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Paralegal programs in Virginia

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

11 schools offer these paralegal programs, and Virginia 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 Virginia, 3 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma, 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 1 asks for earlier courses first and 1 asks for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 14 programs here are paralegal certificate or diploma (7 programs), legal assistant or legal secretary (3 programs), paralegal (associate degree, 2 programs), paralegal exam prep or short course (1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 14 programs

How much do paralegal programs cost in Virginia?

$2,699 to $7,715 is what most paralegal programs in Virginia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $1,409 to $10,200

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
15 to 50 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 Virginia may also offer paralegal programs. How these figures are made

Are there free paralegal programs in Virginia?

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

All 14 paralegal programs in Virginia approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Certificate

    George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu

    Fairfax

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu, FairfaxParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$13,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,689

    14 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Paralegal Certificate at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu
    More details about Paralegal Certificate at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    4%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,250
    Length
    1 week, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    398
    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,689
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14
    School website, Paralegal Certificate at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineBachelor's degree

    Paralegal Certificate Program

    James Madison University

    Based in Harrisonburg, VA

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    James Madison University, based in Harrisonburg, VAParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,995

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Paralegal Certificate Program at James Madison University
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    112
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Certificate Program

    Old Dominion University

    Based in Norfolk, VA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Old Dominion University, based in Norfolk, VAParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,670
    More details about Paralegal Certificate Program at Old Dominion University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,670

  • Paralegal (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Administrative Support Technology - Paralegal Administrative Support Specialization, AAS

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    New River Community College, DublinParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,970
    More details about Administrative Support Technology - Paralegal Administrative Support Specialization, AAS at New River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,233
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,970

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Assistant

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    New River Community College, DublinParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,409
    More details about Paralegal Assistant at New River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,409

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseHybridEducation and courses

    Paralegal Specialist in Criminal Law

    George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu

    Fairfax

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu, FairfaxParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,995
    School website, Paralegal Specialist in Criminal Law at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu
    More details about Paralegal Specialist in Criminal Law at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    21 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995
    School website, Paralegal Specialist in Criminal Law at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Professional Program

    Richmond Adult Technical Center

    Richmond

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Richmond Adult Technical Center, RichmondParalegal certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,699
    Program website, Paralegal Professional Program at Richmond Adult Technical Center
    More details about Paralegal Professional Program at Richmond Adult Technical Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $165
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,699
    Program website, Paralegal Professional Program at Richmond Adult Technical Center

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Online Paralegal Studies

    A Rising Tide Academy

    Based in Morgantown, WV

    High school diploma or equivalent

    A Rising Tide Academy, based in Morgantown, WVParalegal certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,365
    More details about Online Paralegal Studies at A Rising Tide Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $275
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,365

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Office Assisting Career Studies Certificate

    Mountain Empire Community College

    Big Stone Gap

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone GapLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,598
    School website, Legal Office Assisting Career Studies Certificate at Mountain Empire Community College
    More details about Legal Office Assisting Career Studies Certificate at Mountain Empire Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,810
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,598
    School website, Legal Office Assisting Career Studies Certificate at Mountain Empire Community College

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Assistant (Online, Cert)

    Joshua Career Institute

    Based in Henrico, VA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Joshua Career Institute, based in Henrico, VALegal assistant or legal secretaryOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Legal Assistant (Online, Cert) at Joshua Career Institute
    More details about Legal Assistant (Online, Cert) at Joshua Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    23 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
    $6,000
    Program website, Legal Assistant (Online, Cert) at Joshua Career Institute

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Assistant (Online, Dip)

    Joshua Career Institute

    Based in Henrico, VA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Joshua Career Institute, based in Henrico, VALegal assistant or legal secretaryOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,715
    Program website, Legal Assistant (Online, Dip) at Joshua Career Institute
    More details about Legal Assistant (Online, Dip) at Joshua Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $285
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,715
    Program website, Legal Assistant (Online, Dip) at Joshua Career Institute

  • Paralegal program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Administrative Support Tech - Legal Assisting

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Highlands Community College, AbingdonParalegal program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,149
    School website, Administrative Support Tech - Legal Assisting at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about Administrative Support Tech - Legal Assisting at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,149
    School website, Administrative Support Tech - Legal Assisting at Virginia Highlands Community College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal

    Danville Community College

    Danville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Danville Community College, DanvilleParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,200
    More details about Paralegal at Danville Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,200

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certificate in Paralegal Studies

    The Catholic University of America

    Alexandria

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Catholic University of America, AlexandriaParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    More details about Certificate in Paralegal Studies at The Catholic University of America
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    11 weeks, 42 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out

How to pay for paralegal programs in Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Virginia

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 Virginia

programs with a price cost under $3,000
4 of 13
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
8th of 23
paralegal programs here, against the typical state's 6
14 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 Washington, Blacksburg, Richmond and other Virginia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns and 5 online.

Other training in Virginia

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

Where the Virginia paralegal program numbers come from

Which Virginia paralegal programs are on this list?

These are the paralegal programs Virginia 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 Virginia offers.

How the prices and results of Virginia 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 Virginia

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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