Georgia Paralegal Associations and Information
Statewide Paralegal Associations
Georgia Association of Paralegals (GAP)
Description: Georgia Association of Paralegals (GAP) was formulated over 25 years agoto enhance the role of paralegals in the legal profession; to improve the working conditions of paralegals; and to maintain a continuing relationship with bar associations throughout the state.
Contact:
President: Kevin O. Fogle
Epstein,Becker, Green
Georgia Association of Paralegals
3904 N. Druid Hills Road #376
Decatur, Georgia 30033
Telephone: 404.229.8632
Fax: 888.677.5650
Email: president@gaparalegal.org; admin@gaparalegal.org
Website: http://www.gaparalegal.org
Local Paralegal Associations
Southeastern Association of Legal Assistants of Georgia (SEALA)
Description: SEALA is an organization based in the Southeast that promotes professionalism, community building and affiliation among legal assistants.
Contact:
President: Mary Jo Stottlemire
Lasky Law Group
120 W. Liberty Street
Savannah, Georgia 31412
Telephone: (912) 232-6423
Email: mstottlemire@laskylaw.com
Website: http://www.seala.org
Paralegal Schools and CLE
Athens Technical College
Description: Athens Technical College offers an associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies. Morning and evening classes are offered. The introductory course is offered online. Class size is limited to 18 students with emphasis on quality instruction both in groups and one-on-one with students. The courses are primarily taught by faculty though adjuncts are used to enhance the program. Faculty is licensed attorneys with significant experience in the practice of law and management of paralegals. Emphasis of study is in the practical application of paralegal tasks and on the use of technology in modern legal practice.
Type of Institution:ABA Approved
Degrees Offered & Conditions: Associate in Arts
Minimum length of time to complete program: 4 quarters (if significant transfer credit received)
Internships: Mandatory
Contact:
Director: Howard Sokol
800 U.S. Highway 29 North
Athens, GA 30601-1500
Telephone: 706.355.5041
Fax: 706.355.5139
Email: hsokol@athenstech.edu
Website: www.athenstech.edu/
Clayton State University
Description: Clayton State University offers an ABA approved Certificate and A.A.S in Paralegal Studies. The classes are taught in the evening and on weekends. All the full-time and part-time instructors are attorneys who are eager to share their practical experiences with the students.
Type of Institution: Public, 4 yr. ABA Approved.
Degrees Offered & Conditions: Associate in Applied Science, Post-secondary Certificate. Minimum length of time to complete program: 61 semester hours for A.A.S; 30 semester hours for Certificate.
Internships: Elective
Contact:
Director: Matthew Cornick
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260
Phone: 678.466.4600
Fax: 678.466.4669
Email: mattcornick@clayton.edu
Website: http://cps.clayton.edu/tech/paralegal
Gainesville State College
Description: Gainesville State College has been a leader and innovator in the field of paralegal education since 1979. The Paralegal Program is taken for academic credit and is offered through the Business Division of the college. Students completing our program receive either an Associate of Applied Science degree or a Certificate. The goal of our Paralegal Program is not only to train students in the practical application of legal theory, but to fine tune their analytical, communication and organizational skills, while always being aware of the unauthorized practice of law prohibition.
Type of Institution: ABA Approved
Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science degree
Contact:
3820 Mundy’s Mill Road
P.O. Box 1358
Gainesville, GA 30503
Director: Joan H. Marler
Telephone: 770.718.3760
Fax: 770.718.3761
Email: jmarler@gc.peachnet.edu
Website: www.gsc.edu
South University – Savannah
Description: Bachelor and Associate Degree programs feature a curriculum delivered by full-time faculty and experienced legal professionals. South University emphasizes analytical and critical thinking skills while providing the base knowledge to assist attorneys in investigating cases and preparing documentation for litigation or transactions. Students are engaged in active learning activities such as preparing case files. The coursework familiarizes them with specialty areas of the law so graduates can work as paralegals and perform substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. A number of online courses are available.
Type of Institution: Private. ABA Approved.
Degrees Offered & Conditions: Associate of Science Degree, Bachelor of Science Degree. Minimum length of time to complete program: 1.5 yrs for AS, 3 yrs for BS
Internships: Mandatory
Contact:
Director: Earl Pauley
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31406-4805
Telephone: 912.201.8000
Fax: 912.790.4195
Email: epauley@southuniversity.edu
Website: www.southuniversity.edu
Center for Lifelong Learning
Description: Emory’s Paralegal Certificate Program concentrates on developing the skills and knowledge that top employers expect and seek in paralegal employees. The program was designed by paralegal curriculum experts in conjunction with attorneys who have extensive experience working with paralegal professionals.
Contact:
Mailstop 1256/001/1AD
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322
Website: http://www.lifelonglearningcenter.com/online-paralegal-courses.html
