Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a Private, 4 years school located in Houston, TX. It offers 2 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (4/27/2016 - 10/23/2017).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Center for Advanced Legal Studies is Legal Assistant/Paralegal and the 2025 tuition and fees is $8,400. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Legal Assistant/Paralegal programs ($20,193). The length of the program is 24 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Center for Advanced Legal Studies.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Assistant/Paralegal | $8,400 | $900 | 24 Hours | 8 Months | $20,193 |
| 2 | Legal Assistant/Paralegal | $21,700 | $1,850 | 62 Hours | 21 Months | $20,193 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 271 students attended Center for Advanced Legal Studies in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 2 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 12 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 11 (full-time) and 15 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Center for Advanced Legal Studies is 62% and transfer-out rate is 21%. .
| Student Population | 271 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Number of Faculty | 14 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Center for Advanced Legal Studies is $8,400
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
46% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,965 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,400 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $19,350 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $18,675 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,965 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Center for Advanced Legal Studies offers 1 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 176 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 1 | 176 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 176 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Center for Advanced Legal Studies are offered online completely. Total 176 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✔ | 176 completers |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✔ | 176 |
| Total | 176 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 271 students have enrolled into Center for Advanced Legal Studies. By gender, 28 male and 243 female students are attending the school.
There are 78 White (28.78%), 104 Black/African American (38.38%), 77 Hispanic (28.41%), 4 Asian (1.48%), and 84 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 271 | 28 | 243 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Black/African American | 104 | 12 | 92 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 7 | 70 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 78 | 9 | 69 |
| Two More | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 800 W Sam Houston Parkway S, Suite 100, Houston, TX
- 713-529-2778
- School Website
- Admission Page
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