Post: ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?

Posted by Heidi on 7/12/07

I am graduating next month and will then have a BA in
Sociology. I am currently looking into two different
certification programs for Paralegal work that begin in
September.

Does anyone have advice on the importance of being
certified through an ABA-approved program?

My first choice is the University of Washington Extension
Certification program. Although it is NOT directly ABA-
approved, it is approved by the University of Washington
School of Law - which IS ABA-approved.

My second choice is through a community college, which
offers an Advanced Paralegal Certificate (advanced because
it requires BA for admission). This IS ABA-approved, just
not as prestigous as my first choice.

Therefore, is ABA-approval or prestige of greater
importance? Does it matter more for a recent graduate of
the program or more in the long run with years of
experience?

Thank you!

Posts on this thread, including this one

ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?, 7/12/07, by Heidi.

Re: ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?, 7/12/07, by Deborah James.

Re: ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?, 7/13/07, by Christy Medlin.

Re: ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?, 7/15/08, by Barbara N.

Re: ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?, 7/15/08, by Barbara N.