An Oklahoma-based college will offer a new online paralegal degree beginning in August 2011.
Government analysts expect that, over the next decade, the demand for paralegals and legal assistants will soar. Consequently, many colleges are increasing their legal secretary degree programs in an effort to ensure that professionals in this field are able to compete in the high-demand job market.
Individuals who are interested in working in the legal field but do not have the resources to complete several years of law school may want to consider training to become paralegals, as the demand for these professionals is expected to grow greatly.