Richmond's Paralegal Studies program named top choice in Virginia Lawyers Weekly reader rankings

The University of Richmond’s Paralegal Studies program has been named the top paralegal program in Richmond for the third consecutive year, according to the Virginia Lawyers Weekly annual Reader Rankings for 2019.

The University of Richmond Paralegal Studies program edged out Virginia Commonwealth University and Liberty University paralegal programs to earn the top honor.

2019 marks the third year the Virginia Lawyers Weekly has published its Reader Rankings. The University of Richmond has claimed top honors for paralegal program in Richmond all three years.

The Virginia Lawyers Weekly Reader Rankings offers its readers an opportunity to decide the top goods, providers, and services for lawyers and law firms in each of 47 categories.

The rankings focus on the metro-Richmond capital area. The winner and the top two finalists are listed in the Central Virginia Reader Rankings publication, which was released August 26, 2019.

The School of Professional & Continuing Studies at the University of Richmond offers a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS) major in Paralegal Studies along with a post-bachelor’s certificate in Paralegal Studies. Both programs earn undergraduate college credit.