Description
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 Information
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
