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Barry University (Main Miami Shores, FL Campus): 11415 NE 2 Avenue, 11300 NE 2 Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161 - Telephone: (305) 899-3300) Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and post baccalaureate certificate offered. Additional campuses in Broward and Palm Beach counties among others.

Broward College: (111 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301) Associate Degree offered, ABA accredited.

Brown Mackie College: (1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132) Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies offered.

Florida Atlantic University: (777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431) Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies offered.

Florida International University: (University Park: 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL; Broward-Pines: 17195 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines) Non-credit certificate program recognized by National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE).

Miami Dade College: (300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33132) Associate Degree offered. The Miami Dade College Law Center at Wolfson Campus is home to Miami’s only Paralegal Studies Program approved by the American Bar Association. Our program, where students can earn an A.S. in Paralegal Studies, accommodates students of all backgrounds and work schedules. 

Nova Southeastern University: (3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314) Baccalaureate Degree and Post-Baccalaureate certificate offered, ABA-accredited.

South University: (1760 North Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33409) Baccalaureate and Associate degrees offered, ABA accredited.

Additional Resources for Paralegal Education Information:

American Bar Association (ABA) Approved Paralegal Education Programs in Florida

ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals

National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA): Founded in 1974, NFPA was the first national paralegal association. Created as a non-profit federation, NFPA is an issues-driven, policy-oriented professional association directed by its membership. It is comprised of more than 50 member associations and represents over 11,000 individual members reflecting a broad range of experience, education and diversity.http://www.paralegals.org/

The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA): The National Association of Legal Assistants is composed of over 18,000 paralegals, through individual members and through its 90 state and local affiliated associations. http://www.nala.org/

American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE): A national organization that serves the needs of paralegal educators and institutions offering paralegal educational programs, and sponsor of Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX), the National Honor Society in Paralegal / Legal Assistant Studies. http://www.aafpe.org/

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South Florida Paralegal Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization. 123 S.E. 3rd Avenue, #367, Miami, Florida 33131.


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