Associate of Applied Science 

From law firms and corporate legal departments to government entities and insurance companies, employers are hiring an increasing number of paralegals to take on many of the tasks previously performed by lawyers, thereby maintaining productivity while reducing costs.* As a result, employment for legal assistants is expected to grow much faster than the national average for all occupations through 2014.†

 Paralegal Program 

At Kaplan University, our paralegal program combines classroom instruction, hands-on training in our specially designed labs, and real-world externship experience to help you prepare for a successful career as a paralegal. In addition to a solid core of general education and legal courses, you can choose electives to tailor the program to your interests, such as real estate, labor and employment, or family law.

 Real-World Externship Experience 

Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete a legal externship during which you can apply the knowledge and skills you learn in the classroom to actual work situations under the supervision of the program director.

 Prepare for Certification 

In addition, the curriculum can help prepare you for the Certified Legal Assistant Exam (CLA) sponsored by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).‡

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies degree and can pursue entry-level employment in law firms, private attorneys' offices, courthouses, government agencies, insurance companies, and legal departments in positions such as:

  • Paralegal
  • Legal secretary
  • Administrative assistant
  • Title abstractors

 

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* Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice to consumers.


† Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.

 
‡ However, the University cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or University itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.