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Paralegal programs in Louisiana

20 paralegal programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

15 schools offer these paralegal programs, and Louisiana has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Paralegals support lawyers: they keep case files in order, research the law and draft documents. Most have an associate degree or a certificate in paralegal studies, though some employers prefer a bachelor's degree; certification isn't required.1

In Louisiana, 4 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma, 12 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 2 ask for earlier courses first and 2 ask for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 20 programs here are paralegal certificate or diploma (7 programs), legal assistant or legal secretary (6 programs), paralegal exam prep or short course (5 programs) and paralegal (associate degree, 2 programs).

See the 20 programs

How much do paralegal programs cost in Louisiana?

$2,695 to $6,653 is what most paralegal programs in Louisiana cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 20 programs with a price. All of them: $1,895 to $18,424

In the typical program

Finished the program
Left out
Half of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%
Working 6 months later
Left out
Most of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
29 to 52 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Louisiana may also offer paralegal programs. How these figures are made

Are there free paralegal programs in Louisiana?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 20 paralegal programs in Louisiana approved for WIOA funding

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20 programs

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Studies (Associate of Applied Science)

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus

    Baton Rouge

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton RougeParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,900
    Price if you pay yourself$8,444
    Program website, Paralegal Studies (Associate of Applied Science) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    More details about Paralegal Studies (Associate of Applied Science) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,466
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $14,448
    Students counted
    208
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,444
    Program website, Paralegal Studies (Associate of Applied Science) at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Studies CTS

    Nunez Community College

    Chalmette

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Nunez Community College, ChalmetteParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,103
    Program website, Paralegal Studies CTS at Nunez Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies CTS at Nunez Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,568
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $665
    Students counted
    196
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,103
    Program website, Paralegal Studies CTS at Nunez Community College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Studies AA

    Nunez Community College

    Chalmette

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Nunez Community College, ChalmetteParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,300
    Price if you pay yourself$8,206
    Program website, Paralegal Studies AA at Nunez Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies AA at Nunez Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,568
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,265
    Students counted
    196
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,206
    Program website, Paralegal Studies AA at Nunez Community College

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryIn personNo diploma needed

    Legal Assistant - Certificate of Technical Studies

    Bossier Parish Community College

    Bossier City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier CityLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,971
    Program website, Legal Assistant - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College
    More details about Legal Assistant - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,149
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,971
    Program website, Legal Assistant - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Certificate Program

    Loyola University

    Based in New Orleans, LA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loyola University, based in New Orleans, LAParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,299

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Paralegal Certificate Program at Loyola University
    More details about Paralegal Certificate Program at Loyola University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $950
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,299
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate Program at Loyola University

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Certificate Course

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cont Ed

    Based in Lafayette, LA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cont Ed, based in Lafayette, LAParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,895
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate Course at University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cont Ed
    More details about Paralegal Certificate Course at University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cont Ed
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $696
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,895
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate Course at University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cont Ed

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Legal Secretary

    Louisiana State University at Eunice

    Based in Eunice, LA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Louisiana State University at Eunice, based in Eunice, LALegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,295
    Program website, Certified Legal Secretary at Louisiana State University at Eunice
    More details about Certified Legal Secretary at Louisiana State University at Eunice
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,295
    Program website, Certified Legal Secretary at Louisiana State University at Eunice

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Legal Secretary

    Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed

    Based in Shreveport, LA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed, based in Shreveport, LALegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,295
    Program website, Certified Legal Secretary at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
    More details about Certified Legal Secretary at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,295
    Program website, Certified Legal Secretary at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed

    Based in Shreveport, LA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed, based in Shreveport, LAParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineEducation and courses

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    Louisiana State University at Eunice

    Based in Eunice, LA

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Louisiana State University at Eunice, based in Eunice, LAParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Louisiana State University at Eunice

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    Delgado Community College

    Based in New Orleans, LA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Delgado Community College, based in New Orleans, LAParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Delgado Community College
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Delgado Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Delgado Community College

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    University of Louisiana at Monroe - Cont Ed

    Based in Monroe, LA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Louisiana at Monroe - Cont Ed, based in Monroe, LAParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at University of Louisiana at Monroe - Cont Ed
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at University of Louisiana at Monroe - Cont Ed
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at University of Louisiana at Monroe - Cont Ed

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlinePrerequisite courses

    Advanced Paralegal

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cont Ed

    Based in Lafayette, LA

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cont Ed, based in Lafayette, LAParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,300
    Program website, Advanced Paralegal at University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cont Ed
    More details about Advanced Paralegal at University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cont Ed
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    42 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,128
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,300
    Program website, Advanced Paralegal at University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cont Ed

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Office Assistant

    MedCertify.com

    Based in Louisville, KY

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MedCertify.com, based in Louisville, KYLegal assistant or legal secretaryOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Legal Office Assistant at MedCertify.com
    More details about Legal Office Assistant at MedCertify.com
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Legal Office Assistant at MedCertify.com

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Online Paralegal Training Program

    A Rising Tide

    Based in Morgantown, WV

    No diploma needed

    A Rising Tide, based in Morgantown, WVParalegal certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,525
    Program website, Online Paralegal Training Program at A Rising Tide
    More details about Online Paralegal Training Program at A Rising Tide
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    53 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $475
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,525
    Program website, Online Paralegal Training Program at A Rising Tide

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineBachelor's degree

    Paralegal Studies Certificate Program

    LSU Online & Continuing Education

    Based in Baton Rouge, LA

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    LSU Online & Continuing Education, based in Baton Rouge, LAParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,205
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Certificate Program at LSU Online & Continuing Education
    More details about Paralegal Studies Certificate Program at LSU Online & Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $670
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,205
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Certificate Program at LSU Online & Continuing Education

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Assistant Certificate (Online)

    Joshua Career Institute

    Based in Shreveport, LA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Joshua Career Institute, based in Shreveport, LALegal assistant or legal secretaryOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,715
    School website, Legal Assistant Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institute
    More details about Legal Assistant Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $285
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,715
    School website, Legal Assistant Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institute

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Assistant Diploma (Online)

    Joshua Career Institute

    Based in Shreveport, LA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Joshua Career Institute, based in Shreveport, LALegal assistant or legal secretaryOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,715
    School website, Legal Assistant Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institute
    More details about Legal Assistant Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $285
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,715
    School website, Legal Assistant Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institute

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personBachelor's degree

    NDP in Pre-law and Paralegal Studies (Certificate)

    Northwestern State University of LA

    Natchitoches

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    Northwestern State University of LA, NatchitochesParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$18,424
    Program website, NDP in Pre-law and Paralegal Studies (Certificate) at Northwestern State University of LA
    More details about NDP in Pre-law and Paralegal Studies (Certificate) at Northwestern State University of LA
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,424
    Program website, NDP in Pre-law and Paralegal Studies (Certificate) at Northwestern State University of LA

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    NDP in Prelaw and Paralegal Studies (Certificate)

    Northwestern State University of LA

    Based in Alexandria, LA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwestern State University of LA, based in Alexandria, LAParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$18,424
    Program website, NDP in Prelaw and Paralegal Studies (Certificate) at Northwestern State University of LA
    More details about NDP in Prelaw and Paralegal Studies (Certificate) at Northwestern State University of LA
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $2,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,424
    Program website, NDP in Prelaw and Paralegal Studies (Certificate) at Northwestern State University of LA

How to pay for paralegal programs in Louisiana

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Louisiana

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for paralegal programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for paralegal programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Paralegal programs in Louisiana

programs with a price cost under $3,000
7 of 20
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
5th of 23
paralegal programs here, against the typical state's 6
20 vs 6

State comparisons use the same figures as the paralegal programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Paralegal programs in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport and other Louisiana cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 15 programs are online.

Other training in Louisiana

How paralegal programs compare with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training in Louisiana

Where the Louisiana paralegal program numbers come from

Which Louisiana paralegal programs are on this list?

These are the paralegal programs Louisiana approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Louisiana offers.

How the prices and results of Louisiana paralegal programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Louisiana figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.

Sources for the facts about paralegal programs in Louisiana

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns