Your plan for this degree
Paralegal Studies Certificate
at Bristol Community College · 27 credits
A certificate — a shorter, focused credential (less than a full degree).
Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).
$5,832
In-state tuition / yr
22%
Graduate on time
$36,168
Median earnings after
57%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
2 transfer directly2 count as electives5 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Worcester State University for 9 required courses at Bristol Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
Required Courses
27 credits- Not offered this termComposition I: College WritingENG 101 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termLaw Office ManagementPLS 105 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termIntroduction to Legal Studies & EthicsPLS 100 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termCivil Litigation and ProcedurePLS 101 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termBasic Legal ResearchPLS 120 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termFamily Law and ProcedurePLS 121 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termCriminal Law and ProcedurePLS 230 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termWills, Estates, and TrustsPLS 241 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termParalegal InternshipPLS 243 · 3 credits
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.