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Paralegal programs in Seattle, Washington

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

8 schools offer these paralegal programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, and every one is approved 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 Seattle, 2 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 13 programs here are paralegal (associate degree, 6 programs), paralegal certificate or diploma (3 programs), legal assistant or legal secretary (2 programs) and paralegal exam prep or short course (2 programs).

See the 13 programs

All 29 paralegal programs in Washington, including online programs

How much do paralegal programs cost in Seattle?

Certificates and short courses (7 programs)
$2,700 to $6,264most of them, usually 35 to 40 weeks long
Two-year degrees (6 programs)
$7,488 to $10,592most of them, usually 60 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
66%
Working 6 months later
71%
Earned a year, estimated
about $42,700
Length
40 to 60 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 Seattle may also offer paralegal programs. How these figures are made

Are there free paralegal programs in Seattle?

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

All 13 paralegal programs in Seattle approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personBachelor's degree

    Paralegal-Advanced

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    Edmonds College, LynnwoodParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimated$40,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,110
    Program website, Paralegal-Advanced at Edmonds College
    More details about Paralegal-Advanced at Edmonds College
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,146
    Length
    30 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    137
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,110
    Program website, Paralegal-Advanced at Edmonds College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Edmonds College, LynnwoodParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,509
    Program website, Paralegal at Edmonds College
    More details about Paralegal at Edmonds College
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,146
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    137
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,509
    Program website, Paralegal at Edmonds College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal

    Tacoma Community College

    Tacoma

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tacoma Community College, TacomaParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,700
    Price if you pay yourself$6,264
    Program website, Paralegal at Tacoma Community College
    More details about Paralegal at Tacoma Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,667
    Length
    70 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    86
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,264
    Program website, Paralegal at Tacoma Community College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Preferred Pro-Certificate

    Tacoma Community College

    Tacoma

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tacoma Community College, TacomaParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,700
    Price if you pay yourself$6,264
    Program website, Paralegal Preferred Pro-Certificate at Tacoma Community College
    More details about Paralegal Preferred Pro-Certificate at Tacoma Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,667
    Length
    70 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    86
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,264
    Program website, Paralegal Preferred Pro-Certificate at Tacoma Community College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridBachelor's degree

    Paralegal Plus

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    Highline College, Des MoinesParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,150
    Program website, Paralegal Plus at Highline College
    More details about Paralegal Plus at Highline College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    40
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,150
    Program website, Paralegal Plus at Highline College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Highline College, Des MoinesParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,000
    Program website, Paralegal at Highline College
    More details about Paralegal at Highline College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    40
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,000
    Program website, Paralegal at Highline College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Assistant

    Renton Technical College

    Renton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Renton Technical College, RentonParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$49,200
    Price if you pay yourself$10,620
    Program website, Legal Assistant at Renton Technical College
    More details about Legal Assistant at Renton Technical College
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,310
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,620
    Program website, Legal Assistant at Renton Technical College

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryIn personNo diploma needed

    Law Office Fundamentals

    University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education, SeattleLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Law Office Fundamentals at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
    More details about Law Office Fundamentals at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Law Office Fundamentals at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Legal Secretary GES2106

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clover Park Technical College, LakewoodLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,295
    Program website, Certified Legal Secretary GES2106 at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Certified Legal Secretary GES2106 at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 11 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 GES2106 at Clover Park Technical College

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Edmonds College, LynnwoodParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,700
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,700
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Administrative Assistant

    Green River College

    Auburn

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Green River College, AuburnParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,902
    Program website, Legal Administrative Assistant at Green River College
    More details about Legal Administrative Assistant at Green River College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,902
    Program website, Legal Administrative Assistant at Green River College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Office Specialist

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Edmonds College, LynnwoodParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,248
    Program website, Legal Office Specialist at Edmonds College
    More details about Legal Office Specialist at Edmonds College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,248
    Program website, Legal Office Specialist at Edmonds College

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Shoreline Community College, ShorelineParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College

How to pay for paralegal programs in Seattle

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Seattle

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.

Other training in Seattle

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

Where the Seattle paralegal program numbers come from

Which Seattle paralegal programs are on this list?

These are the paralegal programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Washington page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Seattle 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.

Sources for the facts about paralegal programs in Seattle

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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