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Program Overview
The Legal Studies/Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate program will prepare you for highly responsible entry-level paralegal and other legal positions. This one-year technical diploma will provide you with basic competencies that include:
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Oral, written, and verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Computer skills
- Ethics
The subjects you will cover in the core coursework include:
- Ethics
- Substantive and procedural law
- The American legal system
- Delivery of legal services
- Law offices and related environments
- The paralegal profession
- Legal research and writing
- Law-related computer skills
- Legal interviewing and investigation
You must complete at least 9 credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses in person, online live or classroom live.
Upon completion of MATC's Legal Studies/Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate program, you will be qualified for employment by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity to perform specifically designated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Please note that paralegals may not provide legal services to the public, except as permitted by law.
Program Details
You may complete the Legal Studies/Paralegal program by taking online live and online classes. Evening classes typically run from 5:30 to 8:20 pm. Saturday and summer classes are also available.
Students in the Legal Studies/Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate program can attend full or part time.
Paralegal classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
Legal Careers
Earning your technical diploma in Madison College's Legal Studies/Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate program prepares you for valuable work as a:
- Case Administration Specialist
- Compliance Officer
- Contract Administrator
- Conveyance Examiner
- Corporation Paralegal
- Disability Claims Specialist
- Law Office Manager
- Law Office Paralegal
- Legal Aid Office Paralegal
- Licensing Manager
- Plan Intake Coordinator
- Public/Government Paralegal
- Real Estate Paralegal
- Trust Department Paralegal
- Victim/Witness Advocate
If you're interested in a career in Paralegal or related law field, you'll want to look closely at career data:
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2026-2027 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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How to Apply
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If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then complete the International Admission Process.
Apply Now - Limited Seats Available!
This program has limited capacity and may reach maximum enrollment quickly. Applying to the Pre-Legal Studies/Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate program early gives you the best chance of securing a spot.
To enroll in program courses, students must first meet academic preparedness requirements and complete the declaration process.
- Program capacity: 60 spots each Fall; 40 spots each Spring. It shares this capacity with other programs that have a similar curriculum.
- This program admits students for core classes in the Fall and Spring semesters only. Students may apply and work on academic preparedness requirements in the Summer semester.
- Estimated Wait Time: Up to 0-1 semester wait time between when students are core ready and when they become eligible to enroll in program classes. This timeline may vary depending on how many students complete the declaration process each semester.
Submitting your application now ensures you're considered as soon as space becomes available. If the program reaches capacity, a waiting list will be used to manage additional qualified applicants.
Before applying, be sure to:
- Review the admission requirements for deadlines, materials, and requirements
- Review the After You Apply section on this page
Application Dates
Spring 2027
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is December 31, 2026
Summer 2027
- Application available on September 15, 2026
- Application completion deadline is May 15, 2027
Fall 2027
- Application available on October 15, 2026
- Application completion deadline is August 15, 2027
Admission Requirements
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
An official transcript must be sent from the institution you attended and indicate completion of a bachelor’s degree.
In-progress students who anticipate completing their bachelor’s degree before the admit term but will not be able to provide their final transcript by the application deadline may be admitted based on anticipated graduation. Applicants must submit transcripts with 120 or more credits.
After submitting transcripts, monitor your To Do List for instructions on how to contact the Program Director to discuss your status in the program. This additional step must be completed by the application deadline.
- Fall: August 15th
- Spring: December 31
If admitted based on an anticipated graduation, final transcripts showing completion of a bachelor’s degree must be received by the following deadline based on the term you applied for:
- Fall: August 31
- Spring: January 15
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
Students are required to meet the current admission requirements, academic preparedness requirements, and complete the declaration process. Requirements are subject to change based on updates to accreditation requirements or Madison College program assessment data.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Legal Studies/Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate career.
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After You Apply
Academic Preparedness Requirements
This program has academic preparedness requirements that must be completed before beginning core classes. Requirements for this program are listed below and are subject to change. Run a personalized report in your student account to confirm which requirements are complete, which are still outstanding, and how requirements may be satisfied.
When you’ve completed all academic preparedness requirements, you will submit the declaration form to confirm that you are ready to enter core program classes. These steps are part of the declaration process.
Student Report
- Pre-core students admitted prior to Fall 2027: Run your Degree Progress Report in your Student Center in PeopleSoft.
- Pre-core students admitted for Fall 2027 and later: Academic preparedness requirements will be available in your Academic Progress Report in Workday. Access will be available beginning March 2027.
Prerequisites
Reading and Writing (satisfied by Bachelor's Degree)
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Career Outcomes
Madison College Legal Studies/Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Program graduates are prepared to:
- Apply ethical principles in a legal environment.
- Process legal documents.
- Perform legal research.
- Demonstrate professionalism as a member of a legal team.
- Synthesize various sources into a supportive legal conclusion.
Madison Area Technical College offers the only ABA-approved paralegal program in our district.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2023 2024 2025 Number of Program Graduates 26 22 18 Number of Surveys Sent 26 22 18 Number of Surveys Returned 14 18 13 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 13 17 11 Percent Available for Employment 92.9% 94.4% 84.6% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 7.1% 5.6% 15.4% Available for Employment
2023 2024 2025 Graduates Employed 10 16 10 Percent of Graduates Employed 76.9% 94.1% 90.9% Employed in Related Occupation 10 11 9 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.0% 68.8% 90.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 5 1 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% 31.3% 10.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 3 1 1 Percent Seeking Employment 23.1% 5.9% 9.1% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2023 2024 2025 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.9 3.8 3.8 Number of Satisfaction Responses 14 18 12 Very Satisfied (4) 12 14 10 Percent Very Satisfied 85.7% 77.8% 83.3% Satisfied (3) 2 4 2 Percent Satisfied 14.3% 22.2% 16.7% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2023 2024 2025 Number of Primary Reason Responses 14 18 13 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2023 2024 2025 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 10 16 10 Before Enrollment 0 5 2 Percent Before Enrollment 0.0% 31.3% 20.0% While Attending the College 5 5 7 Percent While Attending the College 50.0% 31.3% 70.0% After Training at the College 5 6 1 Percent After Training at the College 50.0% 37.5% 10.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2023 2024 2025 Number of Employment Location Responses 10 16 10 In College District 8 10 9 Percent In College District 80.0% 62.5% 90.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 2 5 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 20.0% 31.3% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 0 1 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 6.3% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 1 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% Salary Trend 2023 2024 2025 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 10 9 8 Average Monthly Wage $3,697 $4,388 $4,274 Average Hourly Wage $21.49 $25.51 $24.85 Average Work Hours per Week 42.9 40.1 42.8 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 2 Average Hourly Wage $18.00 Average Work Hours per Week 15.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2025 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Carlson Black O'Callaghan & Battenberg Administrative Coordinator Estate Law Partners Paralegal 2 Francis Law Center Paralegal Hebl, Hebl & Ripp Paralegal Sun Prairie Legal Action of Wisconsin Trainee Legal Advocate Neuberger, Griggs, Sweet, & Froehle, LLP Paralegal Watertown Reinhart Boerner Van Dueren SC Legal Administrative Assistant * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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