Paralegal Studies is for the students who want to pursue their career in a certain specific type of law. Course content varies from substantive legal courses and professional skill like Introduction to the legal system and Para-legalism, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, legal research, torts, and domestic laws. Expertise course includes legal writing, Ethics, case analysis, contracts, etc.
The Organizations that accredited a college for Paralegal Studies programs are listed below:
The course/Program is regionally accredited too.
The subjects taught to the students in a Paralegal Studies are Introduction to law, legal research, writing and civil litigation, professional responsibilities and legal ethics, criminal law, patents, trademarks, and copyrights, etc.
An Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies requires 60 credit points to be completed. The program is typically a 2 to 3 years program.
A Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies requires 120 points to be completed. The course takes 4 years to be completed.
A Master’s degree in Paralegal Studies requires 30 to 90 credit points to be completed. The course takes almost 2 years to be completed.
There are some of the national and local organizations which provide certification in Paralegal Studies. Apart from students completing their degree they can choose from certificates based on their interest like Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Graduate Certificate, and Master’s Degree in Paralegal Studies
The minimum qualification to study Paralegal Studies varies from state to state, some require a high school diploma or equivalent. The students should have a minimum of 3.0 GPA (Grade Point Average) for Paralegal Studies.
Killeen, Texas
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $2,514
Average Student Loans Awarded: $2,514
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Clinton, Mississippi
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,161
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,775
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (2)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,037
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,065
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Tyler, Texas
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,424
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,424
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (1)
1
Associate Program
Prescott, Arizona
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,011
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,124
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Duluth, Minnesota
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,277
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,809
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,736
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,397
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (3)
2
Certificate Programs
1
Associate Program
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,413
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,118
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (2)
2
Certificate Programs
