2025 Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools in the Great Lakes Region
15
Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
1,819
Paralegal Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
legal assistant/paralegal, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #123 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual looked at 15 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,819 degrees in legal assistant/paralegal to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Legal Assistant/Paralegal School
Your choice of legal assistant/paralegal school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Legal Assistant/Paralegal School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Legal Assistant/Paralegal Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Best Schools for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the Great Lakes Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the paralegal degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Paralegal
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IN
56
Paralegal Degrees Awarded
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #253 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means IUPUI is a great university overall.
There were approximately 56 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In OH
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a good decision for students interested in a degree in legal assistant/paralegal. UC is a very large public university located in the city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC is a great university overall.
There were about 15 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OH
Any student pursuing a degree in legal assistant/paralegal has to check out University of Toledo. Located in the city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 30 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at University of Toledo in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from University of Toledo
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IN
187
Paralegal Degrees Awarded
Ivy Tech Community College is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 187 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Ivy Tech Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In OH
31
Paralegal Degrees Awarded
Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Cleveland. This college ranks 13th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 31 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Cuyahoga Community College District
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IN
81
Paralegal Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #284 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Purdue University Global is a great university overall.
There were approximately 81 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Global in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Purdue University Global
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
44
Paralegal Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #342 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GVSU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 44 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Grand Valley State University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In WI
MATC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Milwaukee. This college ranks 14th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were about 23 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at MATC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In WI
FVTC is a large public college located in the midsize suburb of Appleton. A Best Colleges rank of #387 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FVTC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 12 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Fox Valley Technical College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In IL
COD is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn. This college ranks 29th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were about 29 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at COD in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from College of DuPage
