How to get started in SPC's Paralegal Studies Program

If you are applying for the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Paralegal Studies, please check out this information on the B.A.S. curriculum and application procedures.

For the Associate in Science (A.S.) in Paralegal Studies Program, follow the procedures below:

1. Attend one of the paralegal studies orientation sessions for new students held each semester. Call (727) 791-2557 to register for the next session.
   
   At the orientation, issues of registration, transfer of credits, course requirements, expectations, parking, books and others will be discussed. The orientation will also include a discussion of the paralegal field and employment opportunities.
    
2. Submit an application form to the admissions office. You can also apply online at MySPC.
   
   If you are a former SPC or SPJC student but have not been attending classes for a year or more, download the application pdf and fill it out marking “readmission” and filling in your student number. There is no fee for readmission.
   

If you have attended college elsewhere, you should follow these official admissions steps.

SAT or ACT scores taken within two years can be used for placement purposes. Placement testing is required for the Paralegal/Paralegal Studies Program. In order to register for PLA 1003 Introduction to Legal Assisting, you must place at a college reading and writing level.


3. See the Paralegal Studies Program Transfer Policy and Practices to help you understand how your credits will transfer into SPC's Paralegal Studies Program.



4. Speak with the Program Director (Susan Demers, 727-791-2501) to determine the best course of study for you. The counselors can be of great assistance, but you should make it a point to speak directly with the program director regularly during your college career.