National Paralegal College

Name

National Paralegal College

Legal name

National Paralegal College

Website

https://nationalparalegal.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Paralegal and Legal Studies Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Paralegal & Legal Studies Programs (Law School–Affiliated) (EDAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online / Hybrid Law Schools & Programs (EDAHAIAE), Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB), LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC)

Keywords

• Online paralegal education
• Legal studies degrees
• Paralegal certificate programs
• Compliance law programs
• Distance learning legal

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Revenue generated from tuition for certificate, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree programs in paralegal studies. The institution offers various program lengths based on course load (3 courses at a time: 7 months; 2 courses: 9 months; 1 course: 17 months) for certificate programs.
2. Federal Financial Aid: National Paralegal College participates in Title IV Federal Financial Aid Program. Students who qualify may receive Federal Pell Grants, Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and/or Parent Plus Loans to cover tuition and related expenses.
3. Military Tuition Assistance: Active duty service members, veterans, spouses and dependents can use military tuition assistance for program enrollment.
4. Corporate Training Partnerships: Law firms and employers can enroll multiple employees with tuition discounts for bulk enrollment programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

National Paralegal College delivers fully online paralegal and legal studies education programs, including a Certificate in Paralegal Studies (24 credits), an Associate of Paralegal Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, and graduate degrees (MS in Legal Studies, MS in Compliance Law with Employment Law and Corporate Regulation tracks, and MS in Taxation). Programs are taught by attorney instructors through live online virtual classroom lectures with proprietary courseware, embed LexisNexis-based legal research training, and use VoiceProctor for secure online exams.

Product overview

National Paralegal College, the legal studies division of Crestpoint University, offers a comprehensive suite of online paralegal and legal education programs. The portfolio includes a Certificate in Paralegal Studies (24 credits), Associate of Paralegal Studies, Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, and multiple graduate degrees including Master of Science in Legal Studies, Master of Science in Compliance Law (with Employment Law and Corporate Regulation tracks, CCB-accredited), and Master of Science in Taxation. The institution also provides a Certified Paralegal Exam Prep Course and an online courseware platform for delivering courses. Programs are delivered fully online with live lectures and virtual classroom interaction with attorney instructors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate in Paralegal Studies A 24-credit online paralegal certificate program covering core courses (torts, contracts, legal research/writing, professional responsibility) and electives. Can be completed in 7–17 months depending on course load. Designed for individuals seeking a recognized paralegal credential.
• Associate of Paralegal Studies Online associate's degree program in paralegal studies providing an undergraduate credential in the legal field for students entering or advancing in the legal profession.
• Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Four-year online bachelor's degree program in legal studies, delivered through Crestpoint University and supporting students seeking an undergraduate legal credential.
• Master of Science in Legal Studies A 36-credit online master's program for career transition into the legal profession and career advancement, including 8 core legal courses and 4 electives covering constitutional law, legal ethics, torts, real property, civil procedure, and wills/trusts/estates.
• Master of Science in Compliance Law A 36-credit online graduate program accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB), with two tracks: Employment Law (HR compliance focus) and Corporate Regulation (securities and banking compliance). Completes in 12–36 months depending on course load. Graduates are eligible to sit for CCB basic compliance exams.
• Master of Science in Taxation Online graduate degree program in taxation offered through National Juris University, the graduate division of National Paralegal College, for professionals seeking advanced tax credentials.
• Certified Paralegal Exam Prep Course An exam preparation course that prepares students to pass the Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam administered by NALA: The Paralegal Association and earn the Certified Paralegal designation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly all surveyed students reported satisfaction with their studies at NPC and would recommend the college to a friend
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)coreOthersNPC is accredited by DEAC, which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation). This is a core accreditation partnership enabling institutional legitimacy and Title IV financial aid eligibility.
• Compliance Certification Board (CCB)coreOthersNPC's Master of Science in Compliance Law program (Employment Law track) is accredited by CCB. Since 1999, CCB has developed criteria for compliance and ethics competence and recognizes individuals meeting these criteria through certification programs. NJU graduates are eligible to sit for CCB compliance exams.
• Southern New Hampshire UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPC graduates qualify for a pathway to admission to Southern New Hampshire University graduate programs, providing educational pathway opportunities for students.
• University of Maryland Global CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPC graduates qualify for a pathway to admission to University of Maryland Global Campus graduate programs, enabling seamless transfer and continuation of education.
• Purdue Global Law SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPC credits can be applied toward an Executive Juris Doctor degree at Purdue Global Law School, providing pathway for advanced legal education.
• LexisNexiscoreTechnology or IntegrationAll NPC students complete at least 36 research assignments using LexisNexis legal database and become highly proficient in legal research. LexisNexis provides essential legal research training as part of the NPC curriculum.
• Arizona Board for Private Postsecondary EducationcoreOthersState licensing body that licenses National Paralegal College to operate as a postsecondary educational institution in Arizona.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Public University System: An online university system serving military, government, and working-adult learners with legal studies and criminal justice programs. It competes with NPC for the same military-affiliated and workforce-upskilling student, particularly around tuition assistance programs.
• Purdue Global: A large online university offering legal studies and paralegal-related programs with significantly broader scale and a Purdue University brand affiliation. It overlaps NPC's core market with deeper marketing investment and a wider program portfolio.
• Southern New Hampshire University: A major online-focused university offering business, criminal justice, and legal studies-adjacent programs. NPC has an articulation pathway with SNHU, and SNHU's online scale and brand compete for the same career-upskilling student.
• Western Governors University: A large competency-based online university serving working adults with business, IT, healthcare, and education programs. While it does not focus on paralegal studies, it competes for the same value-conscious, career-acceleration adult learner.
• University of Maryland Global Campus: A large public online university serving working adults and military-affiliated students with legal studies and management programs. NPC maintains a graduate admission pathway with UMGC, and UMGC is a direct competitor for the same adult learner segment.
• Liberty University Online: A large private university offering extensive online programs including criminal justice and legal studies-adjacent degrees. It competes with NPC for online, career-motivated students, often leveraging military tuition assistance acceptance.

Direct peers

• Penn Foster College: An accredited online institution offering paralegal certificate and associate degree programs alongside broader career-focused credentials. It competes head-to-head with NPC for online, career-changer students seeking affordable entry into the legal support profession.
• Rasmussen University: A regionally accredited online and campus-based university offering paralegal associate and bachelor's degree programs. It competes with NPC in online legal studies programming while also serving a broader healthcare, business, and technology student base.
• Ashworth College: An online career school offering paralegal and law-related self-paced programs targeted at working adults and career changers. It competes with NPC on price, flexibility, and the working-adult learner profile.
• Blackstone Career Institute: An online career school offering paralegal certificate and degree programs with similar self-paced distance learning delivery. It directly competes with NPC in the same online paralegal niche and serves comparable career-changer and workforce-upskilling segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/LawShelf
• Facebookfacebook.com/nationalparalegal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-paralegal-college
• Xx.com/natparalegaledu

Compliance6 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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