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Online Paralegal Degree & Legal Studies Programs
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Launch or advance your career in the legal profession by earning your degree in paralegal studies. Explore online degree programs in paralegal and legal studies, and online paralegal certificate programs offered by accredited colleges and universities.
Kaplan University
The Kaplan University School of Paralegal Studies offers the following online paralegal degree programs:
- Pathway to Paralegal Certificate
The Pathway to Paralegal Certificate is an important step toward your professional goals, especially if you already have a bachelor’s or associate's degree and are seeking opportunities in the legal profession. This specialization increases your knowledge of the paralegal profession and provides you a general understanding of the U.S. legal system. You will study the civil litigation process, including post-trial procedures, trial procedures, motions, pleadings, case management and strategy, fact gathering and investigation, and trial preparations. You will also be taught to direct legal research, evaluate legal sources, and incorporate these into significant legal arguments.
- AAS in Paralegal Studies
If you want to pursue or advance a career as a paralegal, the AAS in Paralegal Studies program will help you meet your career goals. This program helps you develop effective legal research methods, demonstrate ethical decision-making skills, communicate effectively within the legal environment, and synthesize important concepts from specialized legal areas. Wide-ranging study in areas such as criminal law, legal research, civil litigation, and contracts will prepare you for various career opportunities as a paralegal.
- Advanced Start BS in Paralegal Studies
This original program combines the syllabus of a four-year program with the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree, allowing you the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This bachelor's degree program equips you with the technical competencies, critical thinking, communication skills, and knowledge needed in the modern workplace. Personalize your education to fit your needs by selecting a focus area of study: Personal Injury, Office Management, or Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- BS in Paralegal Studies
This specialization offers a solid foundation in law and paralegal specialties, such as legal research, litigation preparation, and document supervision. Graduates may pursue career opportunities or job advancement in environments such as a local, state, or federal agency, corporate law department, or private law firm. Students are taught analytical and research skills along with technical competencies in focused areas of law.
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Florida Metropolitan University
Florida Metropolitan University is dedicated to providing a tailored learning and teaching environment designed to support the professional and personal career development of capable graduate and undergraduate students. Several online criminal justice degree programs are offered by FMU, including this degree in paralegal studies:
- Associate in Science degree in Legal Assistant / Paralegal
This degree program is identical to the classroom version of the Associate in Science degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal, except that it is available online in its entirety. Competencies obtained through this online degree program will reflect what is taught in the classroom.
Florida Metropolitan University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
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Keiser College
The e-Campus at Keiser College is a online campus offering online associate degree programs. Students interact with their instructor and other students using web-based technology. The following online paralegal degree program is offered by Keiser College:
- Associate of Arts Degree - Paralegal
This Paralegal program trains students to accomplish most of the challenging tasks formerly taken care of by lawyers alone. A Paralegal, sometimes called Lawyer's Assistant or Legal Assistant, is supervised by an attorney and is involved in the gathering of evidence and the litigation procedure, manages cases, assists lawyers with legal research, drafts documents and motions which are filed in court, and interviews clients and witnesses. Paralegals are also help in trial assistance and other dispute resolution processes, as well as with law office investigation, corporate matters, contracts, the preparation of real estate documents, and probate
Keiser College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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