Wake Forest University
SponsoredABA-approvedWinston-Salem, NC · Paralegal Certificate (Online) · ABA-approved certificate
$11,400 est. total tuition100% online9 monthsNo GRE
ABA-Approved Legal Studies Programs
Reviewed by Ryan P. Duffy, Esq. · Updated 2025
ABA approval signals a high bar for paralegal education. Below are accredited programs we track with ABA-approved status or strong regional accreditation.
How we ranked these
- ✓ Verified total tuition
- ✓ Regional accreditation
- ✓ No LSAT / GRE where noted
- ✓ 100% online delivery
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Arizona State University
SponsoredABA-approvedTempe, AZ · Online Master of Legal Studies · No LSAT · No GRE
$13,140 est. total tuition100% online14–24 monthsNo GRE
Texas A&M University
SponsoredABA-approvedFort Worth, TX · Online MLS — Risk & Compliance · Risk & compliance track
$15,650 est. total tuition100% online18 monthsNo GRE
Drexel University
SponsoredABA-approvedPhiladelphia, PA · Online MLS — Compliance · Compliance focus
$17,910 est. total tuitionHybrid option21 monthsNo GRE
UCLA Extension
ABA-approvedLos Angeles, CA · Paralegal Certificate · ABA-approved
$12,600 est. total tuitionHybrid option12 monthsNo GRE
Seton Hall University
ABA-approvedNewark, NJ · Online MLS — Health & Hospital Law · Healthcare law focus
$24,300 est. total tuition100% online18 monthsNo GRE
George Washington University
ABA-approvedWashington, DC · Online MLS — Government Procurement · Government & policy
$29,250 est. total tuition100% online24 monthsNo GRE
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Match me →Careers with an MLS
An MLS opens doors in corporate compliance, government, HR, and consulting — roles that reward legal fluency without requiring a license to practice. Graduates often move into contract management, regulatory affairs, and policy positions.
Frequently asked questions
Most online programs waive both. Where a test is required we note it on the program card.