Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies/Personal Injury

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. 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.

Kaplan University offers eight emphasis areas in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Office Management, Personal Injury, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Social Security Law.

Personal Injury Emphasis: 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.