Bachelor of Science - Legal Assistant/Paralegal Online Degree from Everest University Online
Basic details about this degree program:
- Degree: Bachelors
- Subject: Paralegal
- School: Everest University Online
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Students that are interested in the law and legal systems and services will be interested in the Bachelor of Science with specialization in legal assistant and paralegal program of study. The courses are designed to provide practicable and applicable examples and studies of the work and duties of a legal assistant or paralegal as well as give a theoretical understanding of legal systems. Graduates can find employment as paralegals or assistants to attorneys, assistants to judges, working as client advocates or legal advocates, as well as working within companies in the legal department.
Students in the paralegal or legal assistant program will complete courses on the judicial system, preparing trial books and evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing files, completing research and preparing for court and trial. Some legal assistants or paralegals may also take courses in estate planning, wills, and civil court proceeding and practices.
