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B.S. in Paralegal Studies
The online Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program may help you meet your career goals if you want to advance or pursue a career as a paralegal. This program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, including legal research, litigation preparation, and document supervision. You are taught analytical skills and research along with technical competencies in specialized areas of law. Graduates may pursue career opportunities or job advancement in a legal environment such as a private law firm, corporate law department, or local, state, or federal agency.§ §Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
Advanced Start B.S. in Paralegal Studies
Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies in as little as two years if you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. ‡ This online degree program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, including litigation preparation, document supervision, and legal research. A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.§ Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. While pursuing your lifelong goals, you could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce.‡See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
§Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
This paralegal degree online provides knowledge of legal office procedures, delivery of legal services, legal research and writing and paralegal training in professional skills, general education, and technical competencies. The online bachelor's degree in paralegal studies prepares graduates for employment in attorney's offices, insurance companies, courtrooms, corporations, governmental offices and banks. You can enter a skilled and prestigious profession, and one in which job growth is expected with the online paralegal degree from Virginia College. Paralegal employment is projected to grow much faster than average, as employers reduce costs by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006-07 Occupational Outlook Handbook,.This online bachelor degree program in paralegal studies is designed for those who require a degree for entry into the workforce or for advancement in a current position. It is especially helpful for those who may have accumulated credits toward a paralegal degree or who may already hold an associate's degree in paralegal studies.Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Our faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your online college experience at Virginia College. Complete the info request form and find out more about Virginia College's online paralegal degree.
Bachelor's in Paralegal
Our Bachelor's Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal studies covers the basics of drafting legal documents, researching legal issues, preparing pleadings, interviewing clients and witness and more. You'll explore family and criminal law in your online courses. You'll enjoy advanced career opportunities in government agencies, legal offices, corporate legal departments, consumer groups, insurance companies, banks, legal aid societies and more as a Bachelor's Degree graduate. Family law specializes in divorce, separation, adoption, custody, community property and guardianship. Criminal law covers common law, statutory crimes and punishment, crime classification, principles of liability and basic criminal procedure concepts. You'll also study contract law, policies regarding estate planning and wills and other specialized areas of law. You'll develop a wide range of skills that will make you an invaluable member of a legal team all in all.