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Paralegal Studies - Bachelor Degree

Paralegal Studies - Bachelor Degree

Bachelor's Degree

You can collaborate in some of today's most exciting legal work without a law degree.

The online bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies at Virginia College is designed to prepare you for this fast-paced and rapidly growing* career field. Our practical, real-world training is designed to get you ready to pursue a career as a paralegal in law firms, courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies and governmental agencies.

Our programs include training in professional skills, general education, technical competencies and research techniques. These degree programs help produce a well-rounded paralegal who is ready to use his or her critical thinking skills, legal knowledge and operational skills to assist a legal team in a variety of ways.

A paralegal's main responsibility is to help lawyers get ready for hearings, trials and closings. They organize relevant information, research applicable laws and prepare reports. Lawyers often depend on paralegals to investigate cases and manage complex legal documents.

What does legal employer William Hairston Jr. say about Virginia College students with a Paralegal Studies degree?

"If we have an opening, the first place we call is Virginia College."

A career as a paralegal might be right for you if you…

  • Enjoy writing, reading and researching.
  • Are interested in working in a legal setting.
  • Are able to deal with the public.
  • Are organized and enjoy helping others get things done.

* Employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 28% between 2008 and 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-2011 Edition)

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Are you ready to start your paralegal studies online?

Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Learn more about our online paralegal bachelor’s degree program by completing our Request More Information form or by calling us toll free at 888-827-7770.

Don’t let anything stand in your way of completing an online paralegal program. First, find out if you qualify for financial aid, and we’ll help you determine the best ways to fund your education. The Virginia College faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your online college education experience.

Download Paralegal Studies - Bachelor Degree Curriculum*

*Program details subject to change. See the official campus catalog and appropriate addenda for the latest information.

Consumer Information for Paralegal Studies (Bachelor's)

This program of study is designed to prepare students for the types of occupations listed below. The occupations listed are based on federal government information and represent the types of positions for which the program generally prepares graduates. The College makes no representation or warranty that its graduates have obtained these positions or that any future graduates will obtain these positions.

Occupation SOC Code
Legal Support Workers, All Other 23-2099.00
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 23-2011.00
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 23-2093.00

Important Notice:

The following consumer information is provided as required by federal regulations. This information is based on current and historical data and does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future performance. There are many factors that will change the cost of a program, the time to complete the program, or the amount of debt that an individual may incur in order to complete the program, including transfer credits, eligibility for grants or scholarships, the decision whether to attend on a full- or part-time basis, course failures, and non-continuous attendance. These figures represent general program information that may vary for individual students based on their circumstances. The College reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees and to add or delete programs of study at any time, in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.

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Q: What is the current cost of this program? (may vary by campus)
A: Tuition and fees: $72380.00
  Books and supplies: Included
  On-campus room & board: Not offered
 

The amount quoted does not factor in individual circumstances such as transfer credits, course failures, and price changes. Books and supplies are included in the tuition. The College does not offer on-campus room and board.

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Q: What financing options are available to pay for this program?
A: In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may use loans to finance their education. The median loan debt for program graduates is as follows.
  Federal loans: New program - data not yet available
  Private educational loans: New program - data not yet available
  Institution financing plan: New program - data not yet available
 

The median loan debt for Federal loans is calculated based on students who graduated between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011, using the formula provided by the U.S Department of Education. An individual's loan debt will vary based on individual factors such as a student's decision to pay for the program from sources other than student loans or to borrow more than is needed to pay the direct costs of education, transfer credits, course failures, and program changes. Private educational loan data are based only on information reported to the College.

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Q: What is the reported completion time for this program, assuming continuous, full-time enrollment?
A: This program is designed to take 47 months to complete.

 

The length of the program will vary based on individual circumstances such as choosing to attend less than full time, failing or retaking a course or courses, changing programs, or choosing to take a greater than full-time course load.
Q: What percentage of students completes this program within this time frame?
A: New program - graduation data not yet available

 

The completion rate is calculated based on the cumulative results of students at all Virginia College locations that offer this program, who completed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. The completion rate is calculated using the formula provided by the U.S. Department of Education. It may not include all graduates who actually graduated from the program within the maximum allowable timeframe.
Q: What is the job placement rate for students completing the program?
A: New program - placement data not yet available
 

The job placement rate listed above is based on the cumulative results of graduates from all Virginia College campuses that offer this program and who were placed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. The placement rate is calculated using the formula promulgated by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. This formula excludes graduates who are unavailable for placement due to medical issues, continuing education, active military service, and immigration concerns. The College makes no promise or guarantee of employment.

  • A job placement rate of  No Completers (Birmingham-Online) was also provided to the Texas Workforce Commission.  This rate was calculated including students who graduated from the program of study between 9/1/2010-8/31/2011. This rate includes the number of graduating students who were employed in the field they were trained in by this program, as a percentage of all the students who graduated from the program, excluding graduates defined as unavailable for placement due to circumstances, such as death, military, or continuing education. Rates indicating "No Completers" indicates that there is no rate to report during this time period.  This rate only includes students classified as placed prior to the submission of the report and does not include graduates who began employment after the reporting period ended.  This rate is to the best of our knowledge based on data received.  The College makes no promise or guarantee of employment.

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