Our Bachelor's Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal studies covers the basics of researching legal issues, drafting legal documents, preparing pleadings, interviewing clients and witness and more.As a Bachelor's Degree graduate, you'll enjoy advanced career opportunities in legal offices, government agencies, corporate legal departments, consumer groups, insurance companies, banks, legal aid societies and more. In your online courses, you'll explore family and criminal law. Family law specializes in divorce, separation, custody, adoption, guardianship and community property. Criminal law covers common law, statutory crimes and punishment, crime classification, principles of liability and basic criminal procedure concepts. You'll also study contract law, policies regarding estate planning and wills and other specialized areas of law. All in all, you'll develop a wide range of skills that will make you an invaluable member of a legal team.

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission & a member of the North Central Association.

Cost : $66,970.00

Credits : 181