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Employers increasingly look for paralegals with bachelor’s degrees. A student can earn a degree in paralegal studies at Globe University-Middleton and will be prepared for success in the legal field.
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For more information about our bachelor’s degree in paralegal, contact the Middleton campus of Globe University. Call us at 1-877-303-6060.
Career opportunities for paralegals with BS degrees
Paralegals perform a wide variety of tasks under the supervision of an attorney, including the following:
- Help attorneys prepare for closings, hearings, trials and corporate meetings
- Investigate facts of cases
- Document results of investigations
- Research and identify appropriate laws and judicial decisions
- Prepare written reports of research findings
- Draft pleadings, motions, contacts, mortgages and separation agreements
- Organize files of case documents
- Assist during trials
Coursework for our bachelor’s degree in paralegal
Students complete all the core classes required for an associate degree in paralegal. In addition, they take additional classes that cover topics such as the following:
- Law Office Management
- Investigations
- Business Structures
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Legal Research and Writing
- Supervisory Management
They complete an externship and select legal electives from the following:
- Technical Communications
- Organizational Behavior
- Fraud Examination
- Keyboarding
- Cyber Law
- Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents
- Medical Terminology
They complete general education classes and earn at least six credits in each area below:
- Communications
- Social Science
- Natural Science & Mathematics
- Humanities
Students are often able to complete bachelor’s degrees in paralegal in three years of full time study. And if they receive credit for work experience and prior learning, they may reduce the number of classes they need to take, saving themselves time and money.*
Online option available
Students may complete the BS degree in paralegal entirely online. They may also take some classes residentially at our Middleton, WI, campus and others through our online division. They are able to save time and money, reducing childcare costs and limiting their commutes. This is a great alternative for students who think they might not have the time to earn BS degrees. They can access course content and complete assignments late at night, early in the morning and on weekends.
Learn more about our paralegal BS degree
For information about our bachelor’s degree in paralegal, contact our Middleton, WI, campus. Call Globe University-Middleton at 1-877-303-6060.
*Please contact your campus dean about the process of applying for credit.