Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies - Online - Kaplan University - Online - I44

You will have the opportunity to build a solid foundation of knowledge in specialized areas of law while you study to develop paralegal skills, including:

• Analyzing data and information to assist clients throughout the legal process
• Performing legal research using electronic and print media
• Applying investigative techniques to gather information from witnesses and other sources
• Preparing and maintaining legal schedules and legal documents and forms

CORE

Courses      Credits
Communication Elective     5
Mathematics Elective     5
Communication Elective     5
Arts and Humanities Elective     6
Physical Science Elective     6
Social Science Elective     6

MAJOR

Courses      Credits
Eight Skills of the Effective Legal Studies Student     5
Software Applications     5
The Paralegal Professional     5
Civil Litigation     5
Introduction to Legal Research     5
Introduction to Legal Analysis and Writing     5
Legal Ethics     5
Real Estate Law     6
Tort Law     6
Advanced Legal Writing     6
Major Elective     5
Major Electives     24
Open Electives     59
Bachelor’s Capstone in Paralegal Studies     6

 What Are the Career Opportunities?

This degree program is designed to help prepare you to pursue opportunities in law firms, corporate law departments, and government agencies. Graduates may pursue career opportunities or job advancement in a legal environment such as a private law firm, corporate law department, or local, state, or federal agency.

In addition to private law firms, the number and types of companies that demand the services of paralegals is on the rise. These include corporate legal departments, insurance companies, real estate and title insurance firms, and banks. Businesses of all sizes, and corporations in particular, are expected to increase their in-house legal departments to cut costs.