If you want to pursue or advance your career as a paralegal, the online Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program may help you meet your career goals.* Faculty with experience in the legal field provide you with 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 be taught research and analytical skills along with technical competencies in specialized areas of law.
Kaplan University aims to provide you with a degree plan that is a direct and relevant path to your career goals while helping you save time and money. To that end, you could earn credit for eligible prior learning and work experience, which could shorten your path to a degree.† For over 75 years, Kaplan University has helped students meet their higher education goals, and we believe that with your talent, drive, and a new degree you could position yourself to advance in your career.
*Kaplan University cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Additional training or certification may be required. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
†Kaplan University does not guarantee the transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning Assessment Policy.
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