PARALEGAL
You can earn a paralegal degree or certification online. Paralegals make an average of $39,130 per year. Paralegals who focus on a specific area of law are becoming more in demand, especially in larger law firms. Some areas of specialization include:
- Criminal law
- Real estate
- Litigation
- Corporate law
- Personal injury
- Employee benefits
- Intellectual property
- Immigration law
Associate in Science Degree in Paralegal Studies
Peirce College
$30,375.00 Request Information
The associate's degree program in Paralegal Studies from Pierce College prepares you to work closely with attorneys, judges, prosecutors, or public defenders as a Paralegal. While attorneys assume the ultimate responsibility for legal work, they seek the assistance of paralegals in all phases of case management and trial preparation.
Please note Peirce requires that four foundation courses be taken in an on campus setting. These courses are not offered online, however, you can either complete these courses on Peirce's campus, or you can transfer credits for these courses from another comparable on campus program. If you are working on or have completed your associate degree from an ABA-approved program or a school that has an articulation agreement with Peirce, chances are that you have taken classes that meet the on campus requirement already!
Accelerated Online Education
Pierce College paralegal classes begin every month in an accelerated, seven-week format. Attend school part-time and complete an associate degree in as little as 18 months.
The most flexible degree you can find
With Pierce College's Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, you have the option of earning your degree online, at the Philadelphia campus, at a company or community location, or any combination of the three!
Online and campus classes at Pierce College are the same price, $425 per credit (most classes are 3 credits), and $100 technology fee per course. There is a $50 application fee, and a $75 graduation fee.
Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
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Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal - Online
Westwood College Online
$31,495.00 Request Information
Looking for a fast, enriching, and convenient way to earn a degree in Paralegal studies? The online Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal from the Institute of Justice at Westwood College Online is designed for students like you!
The Paralegal online degree program will teach you the workings of the legal system, from drafting legal documents to conducting preliminary legal investigations. With Westwood College Online, your paralegal education covers:
- Conducting legal research
- Ethics and the Law
- Civil Litigation
- Trial Procedures
- Legal Office Management
The Westwood College Online Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal is a 102.5 credit program. Tuition for a full time student is $3,540 per term, and there is a $30 per credit online charge. There will also be a $25 application charge, and a $75 registration fee.
Accreditation Agency: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies
Peirce College
$48,250.00 Request Information
The bachelor's degree program in Paralegal Studies from Pierce College prepares you to work closely with attorneys, judges, prosecutors, or public defenders as a Paralegal. While attorneys assume the ultimate responsibility for legal work, they seek the assistance of paralegals in all phases of case management and trial preparation. You can also specialize in a particular area such as family law, health care, personal injury, civil litigation, corporate law, estate planning, real estate, immigration, environmental protection, civil rights and criminal law, just to name a few.
Please note Peirce requires that four foundation courses be taken in an on campus setting. These courses are not offered online, however, you can either complete these courses on Peirce's campus, or you can transfer credits for these courses from another comparable on campus program. If you are working on or have completed your associate degree from an ABA-approved program or a school that has an articulation agreement with Peirce, chances are that you have taken classes that meet the on campus requirement already!
Accelerated Online Education
Pierce College online paralegal classes begin every month in an accelerated, seven-week format. Attend school part-time and complete a bachelor's degree in just 36 months.
The most flexible degree you can find
With Pierce College's Bachelor degree in Paralegal Studies, you have the option of earning your degree online, at the Philadelphia campus, at a company or community location, or any combination of the three!
Online and campus classes at Pierce College are the same price, $425 per credit (most classes are 3 credits), and $100 technology fee per course. There is a $50 application fee, and a $75 graduation fee.
Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
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Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Peirce College
$15,250.00 Request Information
The Certificate of Proficiency in Business Law from Pierce College from Pierce College helps prepare you to work closely with attorneys, judges, prosecutors, or public defenders as a Paralegal. While attorneys assume the ultimate responsibility for legal work, they seek the assistance of paralegals in all phases of case management and trial preparation.
Please note Peirce requires that four foundation courses be taken in an on campus setting. These courses are not offered online, however, you can either complete these courses on Peirce's campus, or you can transfer credits for these courses from another comparable on campus program. If you are working on or have completed your associate degree from an ABA-approved program or a school that has an articulation agreement with Peirce, chances are that you have taken classes that meet the on campus requirement already!
Accelerated Online Education
Pierce College paralegal certificate classes begin every month in an accelerated, seven-week format. Attend school part-time and complete a certificate program in as little as 6 months.
The most flexible degree you can find
With Pierce College's Certificate in Paralegal Studies, you have the option of earning your certificate online, at the Philadelphia campus, at a company or community location, or any combination of the three!
Online and campus classes at Pierce College are the same price, $425 per credit (most classes are 3 credits), and $100 technology fee per course. There is a $50 application fee, and a $75 graduation fee.
Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
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