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At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) Richfield, we offer two degrees in paralegal. A student can earn a Bachelor of Science or an Associate in Applied Science degree in paralegal studies from our college. Either of these degrees prepares a student to assist with the delivery of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Contact our Richfield campus at 800-752-4223 to learn about our paralegal degree programs. Talk with a representative who can help you choose a program that helps you achieve your career goals.
Career opportunities for paralegals
Paralegals are in increasing demand. Legal service from a paralegal can be less expensive than the same services provided by an attorney. People with paralegal training can be found in all types of organizations and industries, from large law firms to small non-profits. Paralegals assist attorneys with a wide variety of tasks, including the following:
- Litigation
- Research
- Document preparation
- Trial exhibits preparation
- Investigation
- Title closing
- Correspondence
Paralegals work in financial institutions and government agencies as well as in laws firms. They are invaluable members of legal teams.
Program developed with the help of legal professionals
We developed our paralegal programs with the assistance of legal professionals who know the skills and knowledge that lead to success in the field. The attorneys, paralegals and legal office managers who make up our program advisory committee (PAC) also review our degrees regularly so that we continue to offer the most up-to-date education and training.
Paralegal online or on-campus
Both the associate degree and the bachelor’s degree program in paralegal are available online. Online college is a great option for students who hold full-time jobs, have hectic travel schedules or care for family members. They can attend class whenever and wherever they have Internet access. In addition to its great convenience, online study saves students time and money. They don’t have to pay for commuting or childcare.
Coursework in our paralegal degree programs
Our paralegal degree programs require students to complete 108 quarter credits for the associate degree and 182 quarter credits for the bachelor’s degree as follows.
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal
General education courses-55 credits
Core requirements-127 credits. In addition to studying a variety of communication and technical office procedures, students in this program take classes such as the following:
- Legal Terminology
- Legal Research
- Real Estate
- Torts
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Constitutional Issues
- American Legal Systems
- Litigation I, II
- Law Office Procedures and Technology
- Administrative Law
- Contracts
- Legal Writing I, II
- Ethics for the Law Office
- Family Law
- Law Office Management
- Interviewing and Investigation
- Probate Practice
- Bankruptcy
- Corporate Business Structures
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Associate in Applied Science
Students in the associate degree program complete 108 credits, including 30 general education credits and 78 credits of core requirements for the paralegal program. They complete most of the core classes also taken by students in our BS degree program.
Internship
Students in both the associate degree program and the bachelor’s degree program must complete an internship. Students in the BS degree program may be able to receive college credit for prior learning and work experience if they have completed the associate degree externship and have been working as a paralegal. If they receive these credits, they will not need to complete another internship for their BS degrees. Please contact your campus dean about the process of applying for credit.
Call us for more information
If the variety and challenge of a career in the legal field appeals to you, learn more about our paralegal degree programs. Contact GU/MSB-Richfield at 800-752-4223.