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Kaplan University Online
Pathway to Paralegal (Certificate) ( Know More)
If you've earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Kaplan University's certificate program could help you pursue a career in the paralegal profession. It will also provide you with foundational coursework to pursue employment as a certified legal assistant.§ Study how to communicate effectively in a legal environment, conduct legal research, and evaluate legal sources. Review how to apply concepts to relevant legal arguments and examine ethics in legal environments.
§Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
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Legal Secretary (Certificate) ( Know More)
Kaplan University's Legal Secretary Certificate program is designed to help enhance job skills and prepare you to pursue employment as a legal secretary or legal administrative assistant.* The program offers an introduction to both legal secretarial skills and basic legal knowledge. Study to gain a greater understanding of the civil litigation process and the skills necessary for effective legal writing, document processing, and use of software applications.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
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Paralegal Studies (Associate's) ( Know More)
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 may give you the advantage you need to pursue the position you want. Kaplan University's program teaches you to communicate effectively within the legal environment, synthesize important concepts from specialized legal areas, demonstrate ethical decision-making skills, and develop effective legal research methods. Comprehensive study in areas such as civil litigation, contracts, legal research, and criminal law may help prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field.§
§Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
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Paralegal Studies (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you want to pursue or advance a career as a paralegal, the online Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program may help you meet your career goals. This program is designed to provide 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 are taught research and analytical skills along with technical competencies in specialized areas of law.
§Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
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Legal Studies (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree program is designed to help you achieve professional success in an existing or future career in business, government, health care, or legal services.* Kaplan University's online program emphasizes the political, governmental, and constitutional framework of the American legal system, while developing your communication, critical thinking, and research skills. The degree program allows you to select elective courses that focus on a particular legal topic.†
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
†Graduates are not authorized to practice law and will not be eligible to sit for any state's bar examination.
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Advanced Start in Legal Studies (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies in as little as two years.‡ A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program emphasizes the political, governmental, and constitutional framework of the American legal system, while developing your communication, critical thinking, and research skills.†
†Graduates are not authorized to practice law and will not be eligible to sit for any state's bar examination.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
‡See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
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Advanced Start in Paralegal Studies (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies in as little as two years.‡ A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.§ Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, including litigation preparation, document supervision, and legal research.
‡See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
§Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
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Legal Studies (Master's) ( Know More)
By earning a Master of Science in Legal Studies online, you could prepare yourself to pursue a career that requires a strong understanding of the law and its interaction with societal institutions.* That covers a lot of ground because most businesses and organizations in America deal with these sorts of legal issues. The program is designed to teach you the knowledge and skills it takes to access the law and legal system, understand legal terminology, and apply the law in a wide variety of settings; all without the pressure of law school and the bar exam.†
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
†Graduates are not authorized to practice law and will not be eligible to sit for any state's bar examination.
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Juris Doctor (Degree Program) ( Know More)
Concord's 4-year, part-time program cultivates the skills and knowledge derived from a rigorous JD curriculum. Students looking to practice law and pursue a wide range of career opportunities should consider the Juris Doctor program. Graduates of the JD program will have met the legal education requirement of the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. If graduates meet the other regulatory requirements, including passing the First Year Law Students Exam and the California Bar Exam, they may apply for admission to the State Bar of California.*
*Concord is registered with the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. Registration with the Committee permits Concord JD graduates, who meet the regulatory requirements, to apply for admission to the State Bar of California. Study at, or graduation from, Concord may not qualify a student to take the bar examination or satisfy the requirements for admission to practice law in jurisdictions other than California. A student seeking admission to practice law in a jurisdiction other than California should contact the admitting authority in that jurisdiction for information regarding the legal education requirement for admission to the practice of law.
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Executive Juris Doctor (Law Degree) ( Know More)
Concord's EJD program attracts students who want the advantages of a legal education without the regulatory requirements of the bar exam. The Executive Juris Doctor program provides individuals with an interest in the law, or those whose career would benefit from advanced legal knowledge, the opportunity to participate in law school courses without the regulatory hurdles associated with becoming a member of the Bar.
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Executive Juris Doctor (Law Degree) ( Know More)
Concord's EJD program attracts students who want the advantages of a legal education without the regulatory requirements of the bar exam. The Executive Juris Doctor program provides individuals with an interest in the law, or those whose career would benefit from advanced legal knowledge, the opportunity to participate in law school courses without the regulatory hurdles associated with becoming a member of the Bar.
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Juris Doctor (Degree Program) ( Know More)
Concord's 4-year, part-time program cultivates the skills and knowledge derived from a rigorous JD curriculum. Students looking to practice law and pursue a wide range of career opportunities should consider the Juris Doctor program. Graduates of the JD program will have met the legal education requirement of the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. If graduates meet the other regulatory requirements, including passing the First Year Law Students Exam and the California Bar Exam, they may apply for admission to the State Bar of California.*
*Concord is registered with the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. Registration with the Committee permits Concord JD graduates, who meet the regulatory requirements, to apply for admission to the State Bar of California. Study at, or graduation from, Concord may not qualify a student to take the bar examination or satisfy the requirements for admission to practice law in jurisdictions other than California. A student seeking admission to practice law in a jurisdiction other than California should contact the admitting authority in that jurisdiction for information regarding the legal education requirement for admission to the practice of law.
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Small Business Practice LLM ( Know More)
The Small Business Practice LLM is designed for practicing attorneys and recent law school graduates who want an in-depth, practical knowledge of the legal issues unique to small business, an increasingly important segment of the economy. Unlike many traditional law school courses, the curriculum is structured and carefully fine tuned to address the needs of small business on a wide range of topics including taxation and succession planning, leasing commercial real estate, regulation and finance, protecting and selling intellectual property, and employment law issues.
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Advanced Start in Paralegal Studies (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies in as little as two years.‡ A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.§ Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the law and paralegal skills, including litigation preparation, document supervision, and legal research.
‡See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
§Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
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Advanced Start in Legal Studies (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies in as little as two years.‡ A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program emphasizes the political, governmental, and constitutional framework of the American legal system, while developing your communication, critical thinking, and research skills.†
†Graduates are not authorized to practice law and will not be eligible to sit for any state's bar examination.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
‡See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
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Pathway to Paralegal (Certificate) ( Know More)
If you've earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Kaplan University's certificate program could help you pursue a career in the paralegal profession. It will also provide you with foundational coursework to pursue employment as a certified legal assistant.§ Study how to communicate effectively in a legal environment, conduct legal research, and evaluate legal sources. Review how to apply concepts to relevant legal arguments and examine ethics in legal environments.
§Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
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Forensic Accountancy (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
If you are interested in advancing your business career or exploring new job opportunities in a variety of fields, including banking, financial services, purchasing, and information technology, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program. The program is designed to teach you quantitative skills to help you meet your career goals. Graduates may pursue entry-level positions in the accounting industry, including tax preparation firms and payroll departments.† Courses cover accounting principles including new tax laws, financial statements, balance sheets, asset management, inventory analysis, accounting software, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Choose a degree emphasis area in auditing-forensic accountancy, government-nonprofit accountancy, managerial accountancy, public accountancy, or tax accountancy.
Topics include how to detect, recognize, and prevent specific types of fraud committed against organizations and individuals. Combine your accounting and finance skills with law and investigative techniques to judge whether or not an activity is illegal. Graduates may work with law enforcement or lawyers, serving as an expert witness during trials.†
†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
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The George Washington University
Master's Degree in Paralegal Studies ( Know More)
The George Washington University is proud to offer its prestigious Master's Degree in Paralegal Studies in two formats: a traditional classroom-based format at our exciting Washington DC campus, just four blocks away from the White House, and a convenient, rigorous, fully online format.
Both programs, identical in every respect except the mode of delivery, will provide you the opportunity to earn the most prestigious paralegal credential available from a top-tier university and obtain the skills, knowledge, and abilities you need to enter this challenging and important profession with complete confidence.
A highly rigorous program open to the finest students
The GW master's degree in paralegal studies is not for everyone. We require a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, two excellent letters of recommendation and demonstrated writing ability.
If you meet these standards and are admitted, you will be eligible to obtain the most prestigious credential available for paralegals and will have the opportunity to work in the finest law firms, corporations, agencies and institutions.
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Champlain College
Master of Science in Law (MSL) ( Know More)
Champlain College's 42-credit, unique Master of Science in Law (MSL) program educates non-lawyer working professionals about the law. Our regionally accredited program with our experienced faculty of attorneys is designed so you build a greater public understanding of law through studying: Intellectual Property Law, Managerial Law, Human Resources Law, and Health Law. By examining the various aspects of the discipline, new dimensions of opportunities will open up for your career and help you become an objective thinker. Diversify your portfolio with this all-inclusive MSL and be able to navigate the law with confidence.
Champlain College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc.
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Master of Science in Law (MSL) ( Know More)
Champlain College's 42-credit, unique Master of Science in Law (MSL) program educates non-lawyer working professionals about the law. Our regionally accredited program with our experienced faculty of attorneys is designed so you build a greater public understanding of law through studying: Intellectual Property Law, Managerial Law, Human Resources Law, and Health Law. By examining the various aspects of the discipline, new dimensions of opportunities will open up for your career and help you become an objective thinker. Diversify your portfolio with this all-inclusive MSL and be able to navigate the law with confidence.
Champlain College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc.
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Strayer University
Legal Studies (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
The Bachelor of Business Administration prepares graduates for a wide range of managerial positions in business, government and non-profit organizations. Business administration students acquire fundamental as well as practical and professional skills in all phases of business including decision-making and problem-solving capabilities The BBA program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals.
This program is not available to residents of Arkansas.
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Virginia College
Paralegal Studies (Associate's) ( Know More)
Get legal! Looking for a career in which you can positively affect the lives of others? Looking for a challenging career that offers prestige and excitement and a brighter future? Then consider becoming a paralegal! The Paralegal Studies Program at Virginia College prepares you for this fast-paced and rapidly growing career field, offering you the skills and attributes employers are looking for.
Paralegals can be found in courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and bank trust departments, as well as in attorneys' offices. Get the preparation you need from instructors with real-world experience.
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Paralegal Studies (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Virginia College's online bachelor's degree in paralegal studies prepares graduates for employment in attorney's offices, courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and banks. This paralegal degree online provides knowledge of legal office procedures, delivery of legal services, legal research and writing and paralegal training in professional skills, general education, and technical competencies.
With the online paralegal degree from Virginia College, you can enter a skilled and prestigious profession, and one in which job growth is expected. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006-07 Occupational Outlook Handbook, paralegal employment is projected to grow much faster than average, as employers reduce costs by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers.
This online bachelor degree program in paralegal studies is designed for those who require a degree for entry into the workforce or for advancement in a current position. It is especially helpful for those who may have accumulated credits toward a paralegal degree or who may already hold an associate's degree in paralegal studies.
Complete the info request form and find out more about Virginia College's online paralegal degree. Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Our faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your online college experience at Virginia College.
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Hodges University
Legal Studies (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
At Hodges University, the principal objective of the Legal Studies program is to offer a curriculum of law, liberal arts, and business which meets the needs of the legal community and the individual student who may want to advance to law school, as well as prepare a student for a successful career in legal assisting. The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at Hodges University is designed to prepare students for professional and management positions in legal settings, assisting attorneys and other legal professionals with legal research, collection of evidence, document and litigation preparation, law office management, and other duties of the daily practice of law.
According to the Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2008-2009 Edition), the profession of legal assisting is expected to grow 22% by 2016, which is much faster than most professions. Now is the time to prepare for this professional and growing career at Hodges University. Current Legal Assistants will benefit from this degree by enhancing their skills in law office management.
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies is also ideal for students wishing to continue on to law school, including the development of skills needed for the LSAT (Law School Admission Test).
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Bellevue University
BS - Legal Studies Degree Completion ( Know More)
Advance your career and increase your knowledge of the American legal system with Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree. You'll have hands-on experience developing effective legal briefs, memoranda, and letters. An emphasis on reasoning and logic will enhance your critical thinking skills and academic research into practical legal applications.
If you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Degree Completion Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours, you can complete this program in as little as one year!
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BS - Legal Studies Degree Completion ( Know More)
Advance your career and increase your knowledge of the American legal system with Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree. You'll have hands-on experience developing effective legal briefs, memoranda, and letters. An emphasis on reasoning and logic will enhance your critical thinking skills and academic research into practical legal applications.
If you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Degree Completion Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours, you can complete this program in as little as one year!
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Ashford University
Law Enforcement Administration (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
Put your career in order. With your Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration from Ashford University, you will build leadership skills and evaluate guidelines for policing today's communities.
Law enforcement agencies have become increasingly sophisticated and need educated staff with communication, critical thinking, and technology skills to accomplish their mission. Learn to analyze criminal behavior. Develop the character traits you need to be a responsible and ethical leader. This degree program empowers you to manage and direct police and other law enforcement teams. Your online courses include a wide variety of topics, from race and individual rights to crime and social policy. Now you can both serve and protect - earn your Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration.
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Everest University Online
Paralegal (Associate's) ( Know More)
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 the legal profession. They continue to assume a growing range of tasks and perform many of the same jobs as lawyers. This program will give you the training you need, providing a complete overview of practical litigation skills and tasks.
The program prepares future Legal Assistants and Paralegals to carry out tasks such as:
• Researching legal issues
• Drafting legal documents
• Preparing pleadings
• Summarizing documents
• Organizing trial notebooks
• Interviewing clients
Learn fundamental knowledge about the formation of contracts, breach of contracts, and remedies for the breach of contracts. Become familiar with the terminology, policies and procedures applied to: estate planning, wills, trusts, estate taxes, estate sales, and joint tenancy.
Family and criminal law are other principal subjects covered in this program. Family law specializes in: divorce, separation, custody, adoption, guardianship, and community property. Criminal law covers: common law, statutory crimes and punishment, crime classification, principles of liability, and basic criminal procedure concepts.
Some career opportunities include:
• Legal secretary
• Litigation secretary
• Executive assistant
The Associate in Science Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal provides you with the skills to interview, gather, review, and analyze factual situations; research the law; prepare and interpret legal documents; conduct day-to-day operations of a legal office.
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Paralegal (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
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 the legal profession. They continue to assume a growing range of tasks and perform many of the same jobs as lawyers. This program will give you the training you need, providing a complete overview of practical litigation skills and tasks.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal prepares graduates, under the guidance of an attorney, to interview, gather, review and analyze factual situations; research, prepare and interpret legal documents; and conduct day-to-day operations in a legal office.
Graduates may find employment in legal offices, state and federal government agencies, corporate legal departments, insurance companies and legal aid societies.
This program includes courses in:
• Introduction to Paralegal
• Legal Research and Writing I, II
• Civil Litigation I, II
• Torts
• Contract Law
• Family Law
• Law Office Management
• Rules of Evidence
• Legal Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Oral Communications
• Report Writing
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Keiser University Online
Associate of Arts in Paralegal ( Know More)
Train to become an essential and vital part of any legal team. A paralegal or legal, or law assistant is supervised by an attorney and drafts documents and motions which are filed in court, interviews clients and witnesses, manages cases and gathers evidence and legal research.
Students will study and become adept in legal research, writing analysis, the interviewing of clients and witnesses, fact gathering, summarizing trial evidence, estate administration, and property transfer. Students will also learn to form corporations and partnerships, conduct and participate in real estate closings, draft leases, examine mortgages, handle landlord/tenant relations, draft contracts, partake of product liability and personal injury cases, as well as participate in other civil and criminal cases.
Paralegals usually work with private law firms, corporate law departments, banks, government agencies (local, state, and federal), title companies, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors.
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Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies ( Know More)
Become an essential and vital part of a legal team with a BA degree in Legal Studies from Keiser University. Interested in pursuing a law degree? Our bachelor's program prepares students with major courses such as legal research, criminal law, contracts, wills and trusts, torts, and family law. Legal Studies graduates may work with private or corporate law firms, banks, government agencies, title companies or law enforcement.
Students will develop skills in legal research and writing; understanding substantive law, civil and criminal procedures, litigation case files, and methods of dispute resolution. Sharpen your skills and advance in this exciting and challenging field. All coursework is offered online, giving you the freedom to complete your studies anytime, anywhere.
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Walden University Online
Political Science & Public Administration - Law and Legal Studies (Bachelor's) ( Know More)
In the Law and Legal Studies concentration, you will have the opportunity to examine the structure and processes of the law and how it relates to your personal and professional worlds. You can gain a solid foundation that can prepare you for law school or other exciting areas in the legal field within law firms, state and federal courts, and corporate compliance offices.
Throughout this program, you will:
- Focus on the concepts and processes related to criminal law, including criminal procedures, prosecution, defense, and court procedures and decision-making.
- Examine major criminal law violations and the differences between de-criminalization and legalization.
- Explore debates surrounding key social issues, including immigration, abortion, intellectual property, and the separation of church and state.
- Learn how civil law is relevant to human resource managers, healthcare professionals, and public administrators.
Take the opportunity to gain crucial 21st-century skills and transform your passion for politics, public service, and societal change into a rewarding career. This program will help empower you to navigate successfully among government, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can gain a deep understanding of political theory, as well as the tools and skills necessary to identify issues and effect positive change in your organization and your community. Your degree can also build a foundation for graduate study, including law.
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Law and Public Policy (M.P.A) ( Know More)
Legal decisions and the law have a significant impact on the creation of public policy. Discover the relationships between law and public policy and access vital legal knowledge available to public policy practitioners. Gain a solid background in legal concepts, cases, and current trends that will give you a head start if you decide to pursue a law degree or if you encounter legal questions in your workplace.
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Psychology & Legal Systems (Master's) ( Know More)
Explore the many ways you can interact with the court system as you gain a basic understanding of expert testimony, jury selection, and eyewitness testimony. Discover how you can work with police departments or other law enforcement agencies assisting in officer selection and training, stress management, critical incident stress debriefing, hostage negotiations, and selection of special operations officers.
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Law and Public Policy - Course-Based (Ph.D.) ( Know More)
In this specialization, you will examine how legal decisions and the law have a significant impact on the creation of public policy. Discover the relationships between law and public policy, and learn how to access vital legal knowledge available to public policy practitioners. Gain a solid background in legal concepts, cases, and current trends that will give you a head start if you decide to pursue a law degree or if you encounter legal questions in your workplace.
The Course-Based option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. As a student, you will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years (varies by student).
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Law and Public Policy - Mixed-Model (Ph.D.) ( Know More)
In this specialization, you will examine how legal decisions and the law have a significant impact on the creation of public policy. Discover the relationships between law and public policy, and learn how to access vital legal knowledge available to public policy practitioners. Gain a solid background in legal concepts, cases, and current trends that will give you a head start if you decide to pursue a law degree or if you encounter legal questions in your workplace.
The Mixed-Model option is a more flexible program of study that includes online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs). Study independently and work closely with a faculty mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are passionate.
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Ashworth Career School
Paralegal Studies ( Know More)
Get ready to work closely with attorneys! Become a paralegal. Start with our Foundation Course which covers how the legal system works, the litigation process, tort law, contracts, legal research, interviewing, how paralegals and attorneys work together and more. Next choose an Advanced Specialty Course in one of these five major legal specialties: litigation, real estate law, corporations law, estates/wills/trusts and criminal law. The first Specialty Course is yours at no extra cost. You may further enrich your learning with our Honors option. Training includes professional legal texts.
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Penn Foster Career School
Paralegal ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become a Paralegal at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Paralegal. The Penn Foster Career School Paralegal Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently! You will learn:
* Legal terminology and the U.S. Court System
* How to conduct legal investigations and interviews
* Legal writing and legal research
* Paralegal ethics and professional responsibility
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about the Paralegal's role in civil vs. criminal litigation, the federal and state court system, case investigation, and evidence and evaluation. It's like having your own personal Paralegal school.
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Legal Secretary ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become a Legal Secretary at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Legal Secretary. The Penn Foster Career School Legal Secretary Program helps you learn them at home, quickly and conveniently! You'll learn:
* Technologies in the office
* Filing techniques and records management
* PC basics, keyboarding, and Internet basics
* Ethics, professionalism, and risk management
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about written communication, time and stress management, and administrative office procedures. It's like having your own personal Legal Secretary school.
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Legal Transciptionist ( Know More)
In today's litigious world, Legal Transcriptionists are called upon to draft pleadings, discovery documents, and appellate procedures, use legal libraries to perform legal research, and revise completed transcriptions. The Penn Foster Career School Legal Transcriptionist Program helps you learn the skills needed to become a Legal Transcriptionist quickly and conveniently!
Besides courses like Law and the Legal System, Legal Research and Documentation Preparation, Basic Legal Terminology, and Legal Transcription, you will develop personal skills needed for a career as a Legal Transcriptionist. Such skills include handling problems, setting up a time-management program, handling work overload, and effective stress management strategies.
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