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Online Paralegal Degree Programs

Paralegal studies programs, including corporate law, dispute resolution, and more.

ParalegalTo slash costs and lighten attorney workload, law offices everywhere are increasingly turning to their number one weapon (besides automated technology): paralegals.

The result is the Bureau of Labor Statistics bullish "much faster than average" employment projection through 2014, with paralegal/legal assistant positions ranking second only to hi-tech jobs. While verboten from actually practicing law, they are indispensable in preparing for closings, hearings, trials, corporate meetings; investigating cases, researching precedents, obtaining affidavits, and preparing documents and presentations. (cont.)

Competition will be keen, however. Todays paralegal faces the challenges of an increasingly complex and tech-based field. They now have many more specializations to choose from. They now also use research databases, the Internet, CD-ROM, imaging software, billing programs and tax-computing software packages.

Our online Paralegal degree programs help you stay on top of brave new legal world. They will train you to research legal issues, drafting legal documents, prepare pleadings, summarize documents, organize trial notebooks and interview clients. These are just a few of the bread-and-butter skills you'll use to ply your entry-level trade in private law firms, government, bank legal departments, corporations, insurance companies, accounting firms, and real estate development or property-management firms.

Most entrants have an associates degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelors degree coupled with a certificate in paralegal studies. Regardless of degree type, your specialization options can take you anywhere from Alternative Dispute Resolution to Social Security Law.

Explore the online Paralegal programs below and request more information today. The respective college or university will help you make sure that a particular program is best for your educational and career goals.

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Bryant & Stratton College

  • Paralegal Studies (Associate's)
    The Paralegal Studies program emphasizes practical hands-on applications and prepares students to analyze cases and to prepare legal forms and documents requ... Read More
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Kaplan University Online

  • Pathway to Paralegal (Certificate)
    If you've earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, our new certificate program is a great way to begin your career in the paraleg... Read More
  • Paralegal Studies (Associate's)
    If you want to advance your career or make a career change by entering the legal profession, the online Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies wil... Read More
  • Advanced Start Paralegal Studies (Bachelor's)
    If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree, our online advanced start program can help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies in as littl... Read More
  • Paralegal Studies (Bachelor's)
    If you want to pursue or advance a career as a paralegal, the online Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program will help you meet your career goals. T... Read More
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Westwood College

  • Paralegal (Associate's)
    The value of a paralegal education is great, not only for the career aspects, but also because of the great benefits of a serious civic education. By earning... Read More
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Virginia College

  • Paralegal Studies (Associate's)
    The field of law in could not function without Paralegals. They can be found in courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and banks... Read More
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South University

  • Paralegal Studies (Associate's)
    The paralegal studies programs offered in the traditional on-ground classroom format at the Columbia, SC, Montgomery, AL, Savannah, GA, and West Palm Beach, ... Read More
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Everest University Online

  • Paralegal (Associate's)
    Join a profession that is ranked among the fastest-growing occupations in the United States! There is a growing need for legal assistants and paralegals in t... Read More
  • Paralegal (Bachelor's)
    Join a profession that is ranked among the fastest-growing occupations in the United States! There is a growing need for legal assistants and paralegals in t... Read More
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Colorado Technical University Online

  • Paralegal Studies (Associate's)
    According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow much faster than av... Read More
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Penn Foster Global

  • Paralegal Studies (Associate's)
     Earn your Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster College. There are certain skills you need to begin a car... Read More
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Hodges University

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University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online

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UMassOnline

  • Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies
    The Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies offers a unique mix of legal theory and practical skills applications. Two features of specific interest in the ... Read More
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Penn Foster College

  • Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies
    Get started toward a challenging career in the Legal field. Learn at home, in your spare time, at your own pace and earn your Associate of Science Degree in ... Read More
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