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Online Paralegal DegreesHistorically, aspiring paralegals were able to enter the legal industry without a bachelor's degree or a degree from a paralegal studies program. Eager young professionals were trained on the job. But that's changed in recent years. Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics advises those interested in pursuing a career as a paralegal to get formal training as those with a degree will have the best job prospects.
Getting the requisite paralegal training is fairly simple. There are basically three routes you can take that will equip you with the necessary skills and credentials to apply for paralegal jobs. If you already have a bachelor's degree, you can take a paralegal certification program that will last a few months. If you don't have a degree, then you have two choices: enroll in a two-year paralegal degree program that results in an associates degree, or complete a four-year bachelor's degree program at a college or university. What Paralegals EarnParalegals salaries range widely depending on what type of firm they work for and where that firm is located. A paralegal working for a high-profile law firm in New York City, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C., for example, will typically earn more than one working for a small firm in Wichita, Kansas. The median annual earnings for paralegals in 2004 was nearly $40,000, including bonuses. The top 10 percent most highly paid paralegals earned more than $61,000.It's also a good time to enter the paralegal field. Job growth among paralegals is expected to be much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Online Degrees in Paralegal![]() Kaplan UniversityThere are countless specialties of study available at Kaplan University. The major departments include: more Paralegal Degrees Offered:
![]() Send me info about these online paralegal degrees ![]() FMU OnlineThe focus of Florida Metropolitan University's online program is to provide students with the opportunity to earn a degree from an accredited university while still meeting the demands of their everyday lives. Part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., one of the biggest post-secondary education providing corporations in North America, FMU offers a quality education that emphasizes practical skills. more Paralegal Degrees Offered:
![]() Send me info about these online paralegal degrees ![]() Virginia College OnlineSince Atlantis Group, Inc. first welcomed students onto campus in 1983, Virginia College Online has been providing educational opportunities through programs specially designed for aspiring business professionals. Certificates and degrees in any VCO specialty - Business, Paralegal, Health Care, IT/Technology, Criminal Justice and Personal/Professional Growth - qualify graduates for entry level positions in their field. more Paralegal Degrees Offered:
![]() Send me info about these online paralegal degrees ![]() PCDIWhat Professional Career Development Institute began by offering just one professional real estate appraisal course in 1987 has grown so large that it is now divided into two divisions: John Madison High School for high school programs and Ashworth College for all its higher and continuing education course offerings. More than 50 career programs are featured at PCDI including everything from jewelry repair to carpentry to sports psychology to writing children's books. more Paralegal Degrees Offered:
![]() Send me info about these online paralegal degrees ![]() Herzing College OnlineHerzing College Online is one of the latest incarnations of the Herzing educational institution begun in 1965. Technology, business, healthcare and public safety, the four main divisions of Herzing College offered on each of its campuses, is now available to students around the world through online courses. more Paralegal Degrees Offered:
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