Center for Advanced Legal Studies

04/22/2026

We're heading to Galveston! Moody Gardens, in fact, for the HPA - Houston Paralegal Association annual CLE conference!

Paralegal.edu | Center for Advanced Legal Studies is proud to be an Elite Exhibitor and sponsor of this fantastic event. We hope to see you there!

Friday, May 15, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

https://www.hpatx.org/event-6363726

04/20/2026

Pursue your interest in law and start your legal career with confidence ⚖️
At Paralegal.edu | Center for Advanced Legal Studies, you can train for a rewarding career as a paralegal in just two evenings per week. Our programs are designed to give you real-world legal skills that employers value.

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🎓 Certificate & Degree Options

Take the first step toward a career in the legal field today. https://paralegal.edu/

03/14/2026

Center for Advanced Legal Studies' Virtual Graduation & Achievement Recognition begins in one hour!! Please use the following link to attend.

Virtual Graduation & Achievement RecognitionCenter for Advanced Legal Studies | Paralegal.eduhttps://paralegal.eduA live, in-person graduation was held on Ma...

03/13/2026

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Norris Conference Center at Houston CityCentre, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) held its 77th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. This was the first live graduation event held by CALS since August 2022. It was great to see so many of CALS’ graduates walk to receive their certificates and degrees in person.

Due to the large number of graduates residing outside the Houston area, not all graduates, their friends, and families could attend the live event. Now, using video captured at the live event along with additional content designed specifically for virtual delivery, CALS will host a separate Graduation Live Stream on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM on YouTube.

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Witness the achievements at the Paralegal graduation ceremony. Join CALS for a special live stream honoring all graduates.

03/06/2026

🎓 Ready to celebrate a milestone? We're thrilled to announce our FIRST live, in-person graduation ceremony since 2022! Tomorrow, at Norris Center - CityCentre, we will honor over 60 amazing graduates. With 25 faculty and staff cheering them on, and 400 guests sharing the joy, it's going to be an unforgettable day. Congrats to all our graduates! 🎉 This live event will be followed by a virtual commencement ceremony streamed next Saturday, March 14th!

Drop a 🎉 in the comments to show your support!

03/03/2026

It can be confusing to know how to select the BEST paralegal program for you. Wouldn't it be great to have a list of 15 important questions to ask a school before you enroll? Well, here you go. And by the way, online paralegal classes begin March 23rd https://paralegal.edu/online-application/

02/23/2026

Happy Birthday Center for Advanced Legal Studies! You are 39 years old today!! 🎁🎈🎂 CALS' first live classes were held on February 23, 1987. The price of gas was $0.86, and the average new car cost around $13K.

https://paralegal.edu/blog/39th-anniversary/

02/20/2026

Paralegal.edu is excited to announce Dr. Daniel Crawford, EdD, as the upcoming commencement keynote speaker at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies' graduation on March 7th at the Norris Conference Center. Dr. Crawford is an instructor at CALS, teaching Introduction to Business and Management courses. https://brand.page/crawfordcoaches

02/19/2026

We had a great time at last night's ACEDS - Houston Chapter ACEDS networking event, sponsored by Epiq https://www.linkedin.com/company/epiqglobal/, and ran into several Center for Advanced Legal Studies alumni, too! https://paralegal.edu

02/17/2026

We have wonderful news to share. Center for Advanced Legal Studies' paralegal programs are now ABA-Approved! This includes the Paralegal Certificate, Associate Degree, and Bachelor's of Law and Business. 👏👏👏
https://paralegal.edu/blog/aba-approved/

02/04/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Doyle R. Happe, co-founder and long-time Director of Center for Advanced Legal Studies | Paralegal.edu.

Doyle’s vision, leadership, and unwavering belief in paralegal education shaped this institution and touched the lives of thousands of students, alumni, faculty, and staff over the decades. He cared deeply about people—especially students—and took pride in helping others build meaningful careers.

Beyond his professional legacy, Doyle was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He will be remembered for his kindness, integrity, sense of humor, and genuine commitment to helping others excel.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. His impact will continue to be felt through the community he helped build and the lives he helped change.

Rest in peace, Doyle Happe. You will be deeply missed and always remembered.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/doyle-happe-12728776

01/19/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that justice must be defended through courage and action. Today, the Paralegal.edu community reflects on his legacy and our shared commitment to ethical service and equal justice under the law. For more information about Dr. King and his legacy, please see

Monday, January 19, 2026, 10am ESTFree & Open to the Public: Ebenezer Baptist Church New Horizon Sanctuary, Atlanta, GA Live streaming on Fox 5 Atlanta and on The King Center’s social media platforms