School: McIntosh College

Program: Over the past several years, paraprofessionals have taken on an increasingly important role in providing medical, dental, and legal services. The Paralegal Studies degree provides the academic, technical and experiential foundation for a successful career in the Paralegal field. The curriculum includes a number of electives to accommodate students interested in either private or public legal practice.

School: Florida Metropolitan University

Program: 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 Bachelor of Science Degree Paralegal 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.

School: Branford Hall

Program:

:: Concentration: Criminal Justice	:: Online
::  Location: Branford, CT	::  more info
::  Location: Southington, CT	::  more info
::  Location: Windsor, CT	::  more info

School: Sullivan University System

Program: 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.

:: Concentration: Criminal Justice	:: Online
::  Location: Louisville	::  more info
::  Location: Lexington	::  more info
::  Location: Fort Knox	::  more info

School: Sullivan University System

Program: Through training in the more complex areas of paralegal practice and the development of a keen business sense, this program will expose students to advanced paralegal course work in conjunction with other business-related courses. It is approved by the American Bar Association.

:: Concentration: Criminal Justice	:: Online
::  Location: Louisville	::  more info
::  Location: Lexington	::  more info
::  Location: Fort Knox	::  more info

School: Sullivan University System

Program: This certificate program is designed to allow individuals with a prior degree to complete a short program of study, yet have exposure to the same law-related course work that is required for the Paralegal Studies Associate Degree. This program of study is approved by the American Bar Association.

:: Concentration: Criminal Justice	:: Online
::  Location: Louisville	::  more info
::  Location: Lexington	::  more info
::  Location: Fort Knox	::  more info

School: Sullivan University System

Program: 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.

School: Sullivan University System

Program: Through training in the more complex areas of paralegal practice and the development of a keen business sense, this program will expose students to advanced paralegal course work in conjunction with other business-related courses. It is approved by the American Bar Association.

School: Sullivan University System

Program: This certificate program is designed to allow individuals with a prior degree to complete a short program of study, yet have exposure to the same law-related course work that is required for the Paralegal Studies Associate Degree. This program of study is approved by the American Bar Association.

School: Keiser University

Program: Paralegals play an integral role in the legal process. You'll assist attorneys with legal research, drafting documents which are filed in court, interviewing clients and witnesses, managing cases, and handling many of the challenging tasks formerly handled solely by lawyers. As a graduate, you'll be prepared for a job in law firms, corporations, non-profit firms, and government agencies. Get started now.

School: Southwest Florida College

Program: This program is designed to give the paralegal student intensive legal training by encompassing a well-balanced curriculum of law, liberal arts, communication and business skill. This program stresses high standards of professional ethics, conduct, and responsibility to the attorney, the client, the court, the co-worker, and the legal profession.

School: Florida Metropolitan University Online

Program: While lawyers assume ultimate responsibility for legal work, they often delegate many of their tasks to Legal Assistants/Paralegals. This online program will prepare you to analyze legal material for internal use, maintain reference files, conduct research for attorneys, and collect and analyze evidence for agency hearings. You'll also gain experience in helping lawyers prepare for closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings.

School: Kaplan University

Program: If you want to advance your career or make a career change by entering the legal profession, the Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies will give you advantage you need to attain the position you want.

Our program helps you learn to communicate more effectively within the legal environment, synthesize important concepts from areas of legal specialization while demonstrating ethical decision-making skills, and develop effective legal research methods to solve problems. Comprehensive study in areas such as civil litigation, contracts, legal research, and criminal law will prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field.

School: Kaplan University

Program: If you already have your associate's degree, the Advanced Start for the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies will give you the qualifications you need to increase your marketability in today's job market, as well as your income. According to the Digest of Education, a bachelor's degree means greater earnings over the course of your lifetime.

Our innovative program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program, offering you the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This bachelor's degree program prepares you for advancement in paralegal studies with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace.

This degree accommodates both the student whose immediate educational goals are satisfied by the completion of a bachelor's degree, and the student who is planning to pursue graduate-level education in the paralegal studies field.

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

School: Kaplan University

Program: 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.

School: Berkeley College

Program: APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA)
Under the supervision of a lawyer, a paralegal may:

• Analyze legal issues
• Investigate and evaluate facts
• Prepare pleadings, contracts, forms, legal memoranda, and other documents
• Interview clients
• Assist in case management, and
• Perform other duties to assist the lawyer in the delivery of legal services to clients.
  

Berkeley College's, program is designed to prepare you with the technical skills, general knowledge, and communication abilities necessary to be successful as an entry-level legal assistant.