Professional Licensure Information – Legal Studies and Paralegal (AAS, ITC, BTC)

If you live outside Idaho and are considering enrolling in an online program that leads to a professional license, we highly recommended that you contact the appropriate state licensing agency in your state or the state where you intend to work to seek the most up-to-date information about state licensure requirements before beginning the program. CEI makes every effort to ensure licensure information is current; however, licensure regulations are frequently revised.

A statement from the American Bar Association:

"The only state that currently regulates paralegals directly is California, which adopted regulation in 2000 that requires persons using the titles "paralegal," "legal assistant," and the like to meet certain educational/experiential qualifications and to meet continuing education requirements. For details, see the law at California Business and Professions Code, Sections 6450 through 6456.

In 2012 the Washington State Supreme Court issued an order adopting the "Limited License Legal Technician" Rule to conduct limited practice in only specified areas of law upon meeting certain educational/experiential qualifications as well as continuing legal education requirements. For details, see Rule 28 of the Admission and Practice Rules, and Rules of Professional Conduct.

In 2018, the Utah State Supreme Court launched the "Licensed Paralegal Practitioner" to conduct limited practice in only specified areas of law upon meeting certain educational/experiential qualifications as well as continuing legal education requirements. For details, see rule 14-802 of the Rules Governing the Utah State Bar, and Rules Governing Licensed Paralegal Practitioner 15-703." https://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals/profession-information/educational-information-for-paralegals/

For licensing board contact information, licensure requirements and program approval status, please see below.

Have questions about the Legal Studies and Paralegal program?

• College of Eastern Idaho does not offer the Legal Studies and Paralegal certificate/degree through fully online or distance education means at this time.

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