Online Bachelor's Degrees in Paralegal

BS - Paralegal Studies

The online bachelor?s degree in paralegal studies prepares graduates for employment in attorney?s offices, courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and banks. 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. With the online paralegal degree from Virginia College, you can enter a skilled and prestigious profession, and one in which job growth is expected. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006-07 Occupational Outlook Handbook, 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. 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. Complete the info request form and find out more about Virginia College?s online paralegal degree. 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.

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Offered by: Virginia College

BS in Paralegal Studies

If you want to pursue or advance a career as a paralegal, the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program will help you meet your career goals.

This degree program provides a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, built upon a broad liberal arts knowledge base. Graduates of this program 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 where duties may include assisting with litigation preparation, document supervision, aiding attorneys in courtroom proceedings, and researching legal issues. The student will gain research and analytical skills along with technical competencies in various specialized areas of law.

Kaplan University offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Office Management, and Personal Injury.

Offered by: Kaplan University

Bachelor - Paralegal

If you'd like to pursue a career in the legal field, you should definitely consider becoming a Paralegal. Our Legal Assistant/Paralegal program is designed to prepare students to for a career working with lawyers or in a courtroom setting. The legal assistant program prepares future Legal Assistants and Paralegals to perform tasks such as researching legal issues, drafting legal documents, preparing pleadings, summarizing documents, organizing trial notebooks, and interviewing clients.

Offered by: Everest College

Paralegal (Bachelor's)

Our Bachelor's Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal studies covers the basics of researching legal issues, drafting legal documents, preparing pleadings, interviewing clients and witness and more. As a Bachelor's Degree graduate, you'll enjoy advanced career opportunities in legal offices, government agencies, corporate legal departments, consumer groups, insurance companies, banks, legal aid societies and more.

In your online courses, you'll explore family and criminal law. Family law specializes in divorce, separation, custody, adoption, guardianship and community property. 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. All in all, you'll develop a wide range of skills that will make you an invaluable member of a legal team-from researching the law, preparing and interpreting legal documents and conducting daily operations of a legal office.

Offered by: Everest University Online

Paralegal

Some advantages and perks for experienced paralegals and legal assistants include working in a professional environment, supervising other staff, or even going into business for themselves. In recent years, the number of new jobs in the paralegal market has outpaced the growth rate for most other jobs. The US Department of Labor estimates employment for paralegals will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting of legal pleading and responses, and legal research. Graduates of the program should be able to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.

Offered by: Everest University

Paralegal Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree

At Platt College, you can earn your Paralegal Associate's degree in as little as 15 months, or your Bachelor's degree in as little as 26 months.

The Paralegal Studies program at the Platt College School of Legal Studies provides graduates with the practical skills and detailed knowledge of legal procedure necessary to succeed in today's increasingly sophisticated legal environment. Our comprehensive curriculum focuses on key legal areas such as: Criminal Law, Research and Writing, Civil Litigation, Contracts, Family Law, Torts, Legal Writing, Legal Terminology, Paralegal Ethics, and Computerized Office Environment. Bachelors students continue with additional coursework in additional specialized topics such as: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, Criminal Law II/Advanced Trial Procedures, Civil Litigation II, Family Law II, Research and Writing II, Labor Law/ Workers' Compensation, Intellectual Property. All paralegal students are introduced to various legal-related computer programs and online research tools during their courses.

Our program prepares paralegals for the many responsibilities they'll encounter in the real world, including:

• preparing legal documents
• initiating motions and discovery
• managing client files and records
• coordinating court appearances

At Platt College, the paralegal curriculum is supplemented with courses in English, environmental sciences, college math, psychology, art history and speech to give students the a well-rounded educational experience focused on developing both subject knowledge and communication, research, and organizational skills. Past graduates have found successful employment in a variety of legal settings including law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies.

Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

Offered by: Platt College

Sioux Falls - Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

If you are looking for a career that can open the door to almost any business or organization, accounting is it. This program can help you develop critical problem-solving skills in accounting and management and will teach you to prepare, comprehend and interpret the required financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles. It's designed to help you acquire an understanding of corporate accounting, taxation, government and not-for-profit accounting and auditing to prepare for a wide range of professional opportunities.

For students with eligible college or military experience, Colorado Technical University's Bachelor's Degree Completion Program is designed to enable completion of a Bachelor's degree in as little as 17 months.*

*The 17-month Bachelor's degree assumes that all Associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate degree or the equivalent. Program length varies by program.

To learn more about CTU, our traditional or online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program, or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.

Offered by: Colorado Technical University

Bachelor of Science in Paralegal

Broadview University offers a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) in Paralegal Studies degree. The program focuses on skills and knowledge identified by the schools Legal Program Advisory Committee as high-value to employers. The bachelors in paralegal studies degree program also includes general education coursework that provides a base for future studies and enhances the students critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Offered by: Broadview University

Paralegal Studies

This program offers students a combination of paralegal core courses, basic courses, and general studies courses. Approved by the American Bar Association, it prepares graduates for a variety of paralegal positions in law firms, government, and business.

Offered by: Sullivan University

BS in Paralegal

Are you ready to take advantage of the career opportunities a paralegal degree provides? What skills will you need to work in a law firm, corporation, government agency, financial institution, health care facility, real estate or title company, or the military? At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business our advisory board includes experts from the legal industry. We have designed our paralegal programs so our students get thorough, hands-on training in the skills employers are looking for.

Offered by: Globe University/MSB

Bachelor of Science: Advanced Start in Paralegal Studies

If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree, our advanced start program can help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies in as little as two years. A completed bachelor's degreecould help youincrease your income potential and marketability in today's job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, bachelor's degree holders earn nearly 40 percent more than high school diploma holders and 25 percent more than associate's degree holders during their working lifetime.

Offered by: Kaplan University - KHE

B.S. Paralegal Studies

National American University offers a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree program. Paralegals, sometimes called legal assistants, may be employed in law firms; corporate legal departments; local, state and federal government offices; bank and trust offices; and other offices requiring analytical and communication skills.

Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals may interview clients and witnesses; draft court pleadings and other legal documents; perform legal research; investigate medical, police and other records; attend hearings; assist in trial preparations; and assist at trial. Paralegals may not give legal advice, represent a client in court or set fees.

Offered by: National American University

BS in Paralegal Studies

Program description coming soon.

Offered by: Kaplan University International

Bachelor of Science: Paralegal

Our programs in the legal field feature courses in areas such as legal research, paralegal skills, and legal office practices. Through in-depth training, our instructors stress fundamental awareness of the law and practical, hands-on skills that could prepare you to meet the demands of the paralegal and legal assistant professions. These programs will not prepare you to practice law.

Offered by: Bauder College

Legal Assistant

Take Your Legal Assistant Career to the next level! Start training for one of the fastest-growing occupations in the country and become a Paralegal Assistant. The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for Paralegals and legal assistants to grow 28 percent between 2008 and 2018. Jones College's Bachelor of Science Degree Program with a Legal Assistant Major will prepare you for entry-level positions as part of the legal team in a:

• Law firm
• Savings and loan association
• Government agency
• Insurance company
• Title company

The Legal Assistant usually works under the supervision of an attorney and assumes part of the attorney's workload, freeing the attorney for tasks that only attorneys are qualified to perform. Your paralegal studies are supplemented with business and general education courses. You'll be prepared for the many roles that you may be asked to fulfill in the legal environment.

This program is an extension of the Associate in Science Degree Program with a major in Paralegal. The Bachelor Degree program gives you the opportunity to select from a range of legal specializations to help you fulfill your career goals. This is not a pre-law program. You can also complete the entire course curriculum through Online Learning.

Offered by: Jones College

Other Legal Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Crime & Security
• Bachelor's Degree in Correctional Training
• Bachelor's Degree in Court Reporter
• Bachelor's Degree in Crime Scene
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor's Degree in Financial Crimes
• Bachelor's Degree in Forensics Science
• Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security
• Bachelor's Degree in Juris Doctor
• Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement
• Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies
• Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal
• Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Law Studies
• Bachelor's Degree in Private Investigation
• Bachelor's Degree in Private Security

Other Top Legal Schools

• University of Phoenix
• Walden University
• Westwood College
• Keiser University
• Virginia College