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.
Columbus, Georgia
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,421
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (1)
1
Associate Program
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,888
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,888
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (2)
2
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,154
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,154
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (1)
1
Associate Program
Murray, Utah
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $11,003
Average Student Loans Awarded: $11,909
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Steubenville, Ohio
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $1,996
Average Student Loans Awarded: $1,996
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (3)
2
Certificate Programs
1
Associate Program
Des Moines, Iowa
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,790
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,050
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (2)
2
Bachelors Programs
Kansas City, Kansas
Institution Type: Public
Paralegal Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,056
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,056
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (1)
1
Associate Program
Kilgore, Texas
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,787
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,787
Total Programs in Paralegal Studies (1)
1
Associate Program