Online Paralegal Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

In an arrangement unique among Washington paralegal programs, paralegal students learn legal-research skills at the Jacob Burns Law Library with GW law librarians. Students are invited guests to Law School special events, such as seminars, lectures and workshops, and they are eligible to participate in legal clinics where they work with law professors, law students and clients. Paralegal students engage in a rigorous, topical course of study that includes legal specialties in government law, intellectual property law and international law.

Courses balance theoretical, philosophical and historical study of law with practical applications of communication, analysis and ethics. Legal technology skills are also underscored. Lawyers teach courses designed in conjunction with the legal, governmental, business, financial and international communities.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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Take your interest in the law to the next level with a BS in Paralegal Studies. Our curriculum offers a broad knowledge base and a strong foundation in law while helping you further develop practical paralegal skills in legal writing, drafting, legal research, interviewing, using legal technology, and more. You will explore substantive areas of law such as civil litigation, real estate law, contracts, and torts to help expand your theoretical knowledge base.

Upon completion of the program you are eligible to take the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam® (PACE®), which is administered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, and the Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants. Both organizations allow individuals who graduate from accredited universities-like Kaplan University-to sit for these examinations.*

As one of the largest providers of online legal studies programs in the United States† , Kaplan University has helped over 6,500 legal studies graduates achieve their educational goals since 2001. This means that when you earn your degree from Kaplan University, you join one of the most active and diverse alumni communities in the legal field.

You'll learn from professors who are legal practitioners with real-world expertise in legal services, law, and policy. And enjoy collaborating with your professors and classmates via live seminars, discussion boards, and one-on-one instructor interaction.

Study to gain an in-depth understanding of the law and paralegal field with a program that incorporates professional experience and focuses on practical skills. By completing an optional internship in a legal setting as part of your program, you will have the opportunity to gain real-world professional experience. This practical training enables you to better communicate with legal professionals, witnesses, clients, and others about legal actions.

This online paralegal bachelor’s degree program focuses on preparing you to:

- Assist Clients: Analyze data to ethically assist clients throughout the legal process.

- Perform Legal Research: Locate and analyze relevant primary and secondary legal sources in electronic and print media.

- Perform Investigative Functions: Use investigative techniques to gather information from a variety of sources.

- Perform Communications Functions: Communicate with participants throughout the legal process.

- Implement Legal Procedures: Manage electronic and print information.

- Assist in Litigation Preparation: Draft and organize information for trial purposes.

- Prepare Legal Documents: Prepare correspondences such as affidavits, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements for clients.

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs, you must meet one of the following standards:

- Are a high school graduate

- Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diploma

- Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by your home state, and be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that state

- Are a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of high school graduation

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 525
Computer-Based : 195
Internet-Based : 71

IELTS : 6
PTE Academic : 48
EIKEN : Grade 2A
TOEIC : 750

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In recent years, the paralegal profession has experienced explosive growth. According to government statistics, it will see an even greater increase over the next seven years, totaling an estimated 75,000* new positions. This challenging yet rewarding profession demands strong professional skills, a firm foundation in ethics and increasingly higher levels of knowledge.

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this growing career field. Courses for this program are developed and taught by practicing lawyers who know firsthand the qualifications necessary for this career.

As a student of this program, you will develop competency in various areas of law including the foundations of law, contemporary worldviews, rhetoric and real estate. Practical course topics and assignments will train you to complete actual paralegal tasks such as writing and filing a deposition and performing a title search. Additionally, you will learn to identify, analyze and appropriately deal with ethical dilemmas from a sound moral and biblical perspective, utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to formulate solutions.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended or for high school.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 500 paper-based test, 173 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

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Connect your passion and your intellect with a degree in paralegal studies.

The Paralegal Studies bachelor's degree program provides an undergraduate major, within the context of the liberal arts education, with a primary focus of the study of law in its relation to politics, society, and history. As a part of liberal arts education, the Paralegal Studies program goes beyond what constitutes law and explores the mutual impacts of law and society. Moreover, the courses in the major encourage students to examine political influences, historical patterns, and economic relations and the moral, philosophical and ethical foundations and implications of law. This major synthesizes the study of the substance and process of law.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have graduated in high school or diploma from an accredited institution.

For international applicants, you should submit TOEFL score if English is your second language.

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This degree completion, general studies program in Criminal Justice is designed for the student who has previous college credits, and would like to earn a degree that could take less time and cost less money than many other Bachelor's degree programs with greater core course requirements.
This specialization provides graduates with opportunities to work in the broad field of law enforcement. This includes policing, corrections, paralegal, public administration, security, criminology, private investigation, and insurance investigation. The curriculum has been developed by law enforcement professionals with both practical and academic expertise, and it offers a solid background in criminal justice laws and theories.

In order to earn this Bachelor’s Degree students must complete 128 semester-hours credit, 25% of which must be completed through Saint Joseph’s College. 18 semester-hours credit in the bachelor’s Degree Specialization area must be earned through Saint Joseph’s College.

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- Flexible online format that allows you to study at your own schedule, at your own pace and at your own location.

- Courses include examination of criminal justice from a sociological and legal perspective.

- No on-campus residency requirement. Optional two-week summer sessions at lakeside campus allow you to accelerate your degree.

- Courses blend content with prior or current professional experience, allowing for immediate application in the work setting.

- Faculty with practical experience in law enforcement and criminal justice work one-on-one with you to ensure your success.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited public or private high school must have passed a GED examination, or provide proof of completion of a GED equivalent, or must have completed a state-approved high school diploma through home schooling.

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