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.
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,946
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,987
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (2)
1
Associate Program
1
Post Graduate Certificate Program
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,422
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,616
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Kingman, Arizona
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,489
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,489
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (5)
2
Associate Programs
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,486
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,638
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Archbold, Ohio
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditations: ACBSP
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,502
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,502
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (1)
1
Associate Program
Appleton, Wisconsin
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,462
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,846
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (2)
2
Associate Programs
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,369
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,369
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,523
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,185
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (5)
4
Certificate Programs
1
Associate Program
