Paralegal (Legal Assistant)
Studies
Paralegals assist attorneys
at closings, corporate meetings, hearings, trials, and at their
jobs. They conduct legal research, identify appropriate laws and
judicial decisions, and analyze and organize information for attorneys.
In addition, they may even prepare written briefs, motions, and
reports that can be useful to cases. Paralegals can even interview
clients and witnesses; however, they cannot give out legal advice
or present cases in court. Paralegals work for all types of organizations,
but most are employed by law firms, government offices, and corporate
legal departments.
Schools
Offering Online Courses:
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Kaplan
University provides a number of
online degree programs in Paralegal Studies. With specializations
in corporate law, employment law, family law, personal injury,
real estate law, and more, students are able to tailor their
degrees to the field of law they are most interested in. Coursework
emphasizes the constitutional, governmental, and political
framework of the legal system.
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Everest
University Online offers an Associate
of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies degree program and
a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree program.
Both programs are designed to prepare students for careers
in the paralegal field. Students learn about policies and
procedures regarding wills, trusts, and estate planning, how
to prepare and interpret legal documents, and how to research
legal issues.
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Keiser
University eCampus Online offers
an Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies degree program.
In this program, students learn how to interview clients and
witnesses, draft legal documents, research legal issues, prepare
and organize court documents, and more. The program is designed
to prepare graduates to work in variety of legal settings,
including for attorneys, court systems, corporations, and
the government.
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Paralegals
perform a number of vital functions and it is important that these
individuals receive proper training. With a degree in Paralegal
studies, you become a vital asset to attorneys. While some employers
do not require certification, earning a degree and becoming a certified
Paralegal provides many advantages. According to the United States
Labor Department, individuals who have a degree and become certified,
earn more than those who do not. While geographic location and the
type and size of the employer determines the amount one can make,
well-educated individuals typically earn an average of $61,000,
while those without degrees and certification generally earn an
average of $25,000.
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