School of Business and Technology

Paralegal (Legal Assistant)

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Degree:

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal [✓ TSI]

Career Information

Find work as:

Paralegals
Legal Assistants
Legal Administrative Assistants

Texas Annual Wages*

Entry-level range: $37,850 or less
Average: $59,700

*Paralegals and Legal Assistants, National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved October 2025 from onetonline.org.

Our program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a paralegal or legal assistant. You will learn legal research, drafting, investigation, record-keeping, and administrative functions under the guidance of a licensed attorney.

Why AC for Paralegal?

Leading Edge Technology

Learn how to do legal research and draft legal documents using the same software that practicing attorneys use.

Real World Experience

Gain experience through mock trials and 16 week internships with licensed attorneys.

Supportive Environment

Class and instructor interaction encourages personal growth and development.

Recommended Academic Plan (RAP)

The RAP (or course sequence) shows the suggested order of courses each semester to help you complete your program on time. Your plan may vary based on advising or placement.

View in College Catalog (official program listing) (accessible)

Download RAP + Checklist for Print (PDF)

Additional Information

Questions?

Contact the Business and Technology Success Coach at tw@angelina.edu. Or, contact Dawn Shapaka, lead instructor, at dshapaka@angelina.edu.

If you would like to meet with an instructor (optional), contact Kelli Kirkpatrick at kkirkpatrick@angelina.edu or 936- 633-5447.

3 Steps to Apply

Apply to Angelina College

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Upload Documents

Visit the ‘Admissions Document Upload’ page in the MyAC Portal and follow the instructions. If you have trouble, email documents to documents@angelina.edu, or bring them to Roadrunner Central.

Unofficial High School Transcript (Official Transcripts should be sent directly from the Institution by mail or through a secure electronic service)
TSI Scores
Bacterial Meningitis Record

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Apply for Financial Aid

Applying for FAFSA gives you the opportunity to possibly go to school for free. If you take 12 hours and qualify for full-pell you will likely get a refund check. This money is deposited directly into your account.

Visit angelina.edu/financial-aid for more information or the link below to start the application.

Apply for the FASFA using our school code: 006661

FAFSA APPLICATION

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Angelina College School Code: 006661