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Paralegal Studies

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Improve your earning power and enhance your career with a degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies. Learn from industry professionals and choose from Litigation and General Practice concentration tracks designed to provide you with a competitive advantage in any law office.

Degrees

Associate of Arts External Link

Students earning this degree must complete the total 63 credit-hour curriculum required to graduate from the School of Professional Studies.

  • MLA 253: Constitutional Law
  • MLA 271: Evidence
  • MLA 273: Civil Procedure II

More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.

Certificate External Link

A certificate typically requires 6 courses or 18 credit hours of coursework. Some programs may require additional credits.

  • MLA 101: Introduction to Paralegal Studies
  • MLA 257: Real Estate Law
  • MLA 275: Trial Practice

More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.

Potential Careers

• Paralegals or Legal Assistants
• Legislative Assistant
• Human Resources Representative
• Compliance Officer

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