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South University Paralegal Degree Program

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Paralegal Studies programs offered at South University

Paralegal Studies Overview

Program Description

Are you interested in getting a paralegal degree, and are you looking at paralegal schools? Well, discover how a South University Paralegal degree can help you learn the skills needed for this rewarding career. The Paralegal degree program is designed to provide educational training for individuals to serve as paralegals or legal assistants. The Paralegal degree consists of specialized course work and a supervised externship in selected legal settings such as law firms, real estate and title companies, banks and state or federal governmental agencies. Practical training from the South University Paralegal degree program prepares graduates working under the supervision of a licensed attorney to perform many tasks in a legal office, including but not limited to, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing legal documents and otherwise assisting attorneys with the preparation of their cases.

Columbia, Montgomery, Partially Online, Savannah and West Palm Beach are approved by the American Bar Association.

Only the South University program at Savannah has had courses approved in an alternative (online) delivery format by the ABA. Additionally, those who enroll in the partially online Paralegal and Legal Studies Programs in Savannah must complete LGS 1005 Legal Research and Writing I and three other paralegal/legal studies courses of their choice, with guidance from their program director or academic counselor in the traditional classroom format on a South University campus or other institution that meets our transfer criteria.

Undergraduate Programs

This program is available at the following campus locations:

Cleveland, OH
Columbia, SC
Montgomery, AL
Online
Richmond, VA
Savannah, GA
Virginia Beach, VA
West Palm Beach, FL



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    Program Costs
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    How much will this program cost me?

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    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Books & Digital Resources$3348
    Program Fees$175
    Room & Board*$15140
    Tuition$41960
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
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    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

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    Data for this program is unavailable. If you have questions, please talk with your admission representative.

    Success
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    How long will it take me to complete this program?

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    The program could take as little as 24 months to complete.

    33% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

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    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

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    According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 100%.

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    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

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    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study: ONET Online. The job opportunities link is for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.