Center for Advanced Legal Studies

10/24/2026

Happy Texas Paralegal Day!

The State Bar of Texas was the first bar association in the United States to create a separate division for paralegals! What was originally “the Legal Assistants Division” and is now “The Paralegal Division” of the State Bar of Texas (the “Division”) was created on October 23, 1981.

Learn more at https://f.mtr.cool/yuv5ds7jgq

Did you know that the State Bar of Texas was the first bar association in the United States to create a separate division for paralegals? What was originally “the Legal Assistants Division” and is now “The Paralegal Division” of the State Bar of Texas (the “Division”) was created on Octo...

10/22/2026

College Degrees Still Matter. Employers Agree. 🎓

With all the conversations about artificial intelligence, skills-based hiring, and the changing job market, it's reasonable to wonder whether earning a college degree still matters.

According to a new 2026 Lumina Foundation–Gallup survey of 2,500 U.S. hiring decision-makers:

✅ 80% prefer candidates with a college degree, even when one isn't required for the position.

✅ 71% prefer candidates with at least an associate degree.

✅ 48% believe AI will make college degrees even more important over the next five years.

At Paralegal.edu | Center for Advanced Legal Studies, we believe meaningful credentials and career-focused skills go hand in hand.

Since 1987, we've helped students prepare for careers in the legal profession through accredited education, instruction by practicing attorneys, and dedicated career services.

ABA-Approved Paralegal Education | Accredited | 100% Online | Since 1987

📖 Read the Lumina Foundation article:
https://f.mtr.cool/xlu15ffhhv

Despite skills-based hiring shifts and the rise of AI, employers still value college degrees.

10/21/2026

Bet you didn't know that today is NATIONAL FINANCIAL AID DAY!!

Thank you to everyone who works tirelessly to help students apply for and receive financial assistance to attend college and improve their lives. A special thanks to Lou at Center for Advanced Legal Studies! Thank you, Lou!!

09/22/2026

Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) is proud to be a Premier Partner of Paralegals Connect. Paralegals Connect is the largest Facebook group dedicated to paralegals and the paralegal profession, with well over 50,000 members. Its founder, Crystal Cornett, is a CALS graduate.

Get your copy of the latest Paralegals Connect Monthly Brief at

Paralegals Connect creates the Paralegals Connect Magazine each quarter which is packed with useful information and vendors in the legal industry and is released to our 29,700+ combined worldwide members.

09/10/2026

A special Graduation Live Stream has been produced for those unable to attend the recent live graduation.

Please join us on YouTube this Saturday, September 12th at 10:00 AM Central to celebrate ALL graduates of the Center for Advanced Legal Studies. The direct YouTube link is https://f.mtr.cool/imwvm8qill

Missed the in-person paralegal graduation ceremony? Join a special live stream on September 12, 2026, honoring all graduates from CALS.

09/03/2026

Student loan repayment can be complicated and feel intimidating.

Center for Advanced Legal Studies has partnered with ECMC Solutions to help. Their services are available to former CALS students and alumni free of charge. ECMC is on your side and can help you navigate your student loan repayment options.

08/29/2026

Today is Graduation!!

We’re thrilled to welcome CJ Chambers, Shareholder at Brown Sims, as our keynote speaker. Her enthusiasm for meeting our students and sharing words of encouragement perfectly captures the spirit of this milestone!

08/17/2026

🚀 Choosing the right paralegal program sets the foundation for a rock-solid legal career. It's crucial to get it right!

When evaluating programs, make sure they can answer YES to these important questions:

1. Does the program offer authentic college credits?
2. Does the school publish verified graduation and employment rates?
3. Is unearned tuition refunded if you can't complete the program?

If the answer is NO to any of these questions, consider it a Deal-Breaker. Accredited and ABA-approved programs provide a safer and more trusted path to your paralegal career.

Check out this video from Paralegal.edu that addresses each of these Deal-Breakers in detail. 😕

https://youtu.be/4DYr18gor-M

Have you asked these questions before? Or do you have any more tips for finding the perfect paralegal program? Drop your thoughts or questions below! 👇

When comparing paralegal programs, a prestigious college or univers...

08/10/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome CJ Chambers, Shareholder at Brown Sims, as our keynote speaker for the upcoming CALS Graduation and Achievement Recognition Ceremony. Her enthusiasm for meeting our students and sharing words of encouragement perfectly captures the spirit of this milestone! C.j. Joneson Chambers