The Paralegal Program enables students to develop both intellectual and professional skills in the law. The program is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to enter into a career that demands knowledge and experience with legal systems and institutions. This includes careers working for law firms, government agencies, insurance companies, banking institutions, and more. Paralegal graduates work with lawyers, but do not offer or give legal advice on their own. The degree also serves as an excellent preparation for law school.

The WSU Paralegal Program is one of relatively few American Bar Association (ABA) approved four-year Paralegal Programs in the nation. The Program is subject to an ABA on-site re-evaluation every seven years.