![Lori Swanson](/about/stories/students/images/lori-swanson.jpg)
As one of only 10 community colleges in Illinois to receive American Bar Association (ABA) approval, the Paralegal Studies Program at College of DuPage has a proven track record of preparing students for enriching careers. Current Paralegal Studies students and alumni share how the program has positively impacted their careers and lives. Search by name or read their stories below.
Featured Students
![Lori Swanson](/about/stories/students/images/lori-swanson.jpg)
![Hannah Ovcharchyn](/about/stories/students/images/hannah-ovcharchyn.jpg)
Hannah Ovcharchyn
![Meggie Hernandez-Zayas](/about/stories/students/images/meggie_hernandez_zayas.jpg)
Meggie Hernandez-Zayas
![John Persichitte](/about/stories/students/images/john_persichitte.jpg)
John Persichitte
![Elizabeth Jessen Holtquist](/about/stories/students/images/elizabeth-holtquist.jpg)
Elizabeth Jessen Holtquist
![Nicholas Cichon](/about/stories/students/images/nicholas_cichon.jpg)
Nicholas Cichon
![Julie Van Dyke](/about/stories/students/images/julie_vandyke.jpg)
Julie Van Dyke
![Katy Ebbesen](/about/stories/students/images/katy_ebbesen.jpg)
Katy Ebbesen
![Leslie Hollowed](/about/stories/students/images/leslie_hollowed.jpg)
Leslie Hollowed
![Talicia Shankland](/about/stories/students/images/talicia_shankland.jpg)
Talicia Shankland
![Cameron Labedis](/about/stories/students/images/cameron_labedis.jpg)
Cameron Labedis
![Nico Buzanis](/about/stories/students/images/nico_buzanis.jpg)
Nico Buzanis
![Jeff Lapides](/about/stories/students/images/jeff_lapides.jpg)
Jeff Lapides
![Jean Morris](/about/stories/students/images/jean_morris.jpg)
Jean Morris
![Deanna Radtke](/about/stories/students/images/deanna_radtke.jpg)
Deanna Radtke
![Rob Schwarz](/about/stories/students/images/rob_schwarz.jpg)
Rob Schwarz
![Leena Yacoumakis](/about/stories/students/images/leena_yacoumakis.jpg)
Leena Yacoumakis
![Shannon Wells](/about/stories/students/images/shannon_wells.jpg)
Shannon Wells
![Olga Bronovytska](/about/stories/students/images/olga_bronovytska.jpg)
Olga Bronovytska
![Zac Wiles](/about/stories/students/images/zac_wiles.jpg)
Zac Wiles
![Julianne Di Benedetto](/about/stories/students/images/julianne_dibenedetto.jpg)
Julianne Di Benedetto
![Brenda Medina](/about/stories/students/images/brenda_medina.jpg)