| A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies |
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.
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| Advanced Start B.S. in Paralegal Studies |
If you already have your associate's degree, the 2+2 Option 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 College offers three emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Office Management, and Personal Injury.
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| B.S. 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.
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| B.S. in Paralegal Studies/Alternative Dispute Resolution |
This program provides a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, including litigation preparation, document supervision, and legal research. 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. You will gain research and analytical skills along with technical competencies in specialized areas of law.
In the Alternative Dispute Resolution focus area you'll learn the methods and techniques to successful arbitration, mediation, and conflict negotiation. You will learn the dynamics and methods related to litigation for resolving disputes, as well as how to effectively arbitrate legal proceedings in divorce, family, and employment cases. You may qualify for employment as a paralegal to law firms and legal aid agencies that specialize in labor, family law, and contract law mediation and arbitration.
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| B.S. in Paralegal Studies/Personal Injury |
This program provides a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, including litigation preparation, document supervision, and legal research. 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. You will gain research and analytical skills along with technical competencies in specialized areas of law.
In the Personal Injury focus area students are given the skills needed for work in the fields of personal injury and tort law, including negligence discovery, preparing briefs, analyzing case law, and presenting damages. You will learn about medical report analysis, malpractice litigation, product liability, and insurance claims. You may qualify for employment with personal injury and liability law firms or insurance companies.
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| B.S. in Paralegal / Office Management |
This program provides a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, including litigation preparation, document supervision, and legal research. 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. You will gain research and analytical skills along with technical competencies in specialized areas of law.
In the Office Management focus area you'll learn effective law office workflow coordination, team building, and law office procedures and record keeping. Graduates in this emphasis area may move into paralegal management positions.
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