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Program Outlines
Only the Herzing University paralegal programs at New Orleans and Atlanta are approved by the American Bar Association.
Legal Assisting/Paralegal Program Comparison Chart
Program availability varies by location.
| Program | Credits | Months |
| Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Legal Assisting, Paralegal | 63 | 20 |
| Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies | 126 | 36 |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration With No Declared Minor or Concentration | 123 | 36 |
Associate and Associate of Applied of Science in Legal Assisting/Paralegal
The program prepares students with the skills and academic knowledge necessary for a career as a legal assistant/paralegal working under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as “a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.” These career opportunities may be in small or large firms working as a legal assistant/paralegal.
The duties of a legal assistant/paralegal include assisting the lawyer with research, brief preparation, and other legal office administration, but do not include practicing law, advising clients, or setting fees since paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. Download Program Course Sheet
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
Designed to provide students with a more advanced understanding of law, this program also incorporates a selection of core business courses to provide a solid background in management and administration. Graduates are prepared for careers in legal assistance, legal administration, business and management training. This degree is also ideal for those wishing to continue on to law school. Download Program Course Sheet
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
with No Declared Minor or Concentration
This program is the right choice for paralegal associate degree graduates who wish to go on for a bachelor’s degree in business. Students use their previous studies as the foundation to which they will add upper-level business courses. Graduates have a solid understanding of business as well as hands-on legal work capabilities. Download Program Course Sheet
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE & ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN LEGAL ASSISTING AND PARALEGAL
CIP Codes:
22.0302
Semesters:
5
Tuition Range:
$28,500-$30,300
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
60
Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
$22,338.50
On-time Completion:
35.00%
Available Graduate Employment Rate:
76.40%
SOC:
23-2011; 23-2093; 23-2099
Occupational Title:
Paralegals and Legal Assistants; Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers; Legal Support Workers, All Other
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2011.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2093.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2099.00
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES
CIP Codes:
22
Semesters:
9
Tuition Range:
$51,300-$54,540
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
20
Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
$40,622
On-time Completion:
50.00%
Available Graduate Employment Rate:
53.80%
SOC:
23-2011; 23-2093; 23-2099
Occupational Title:
Paralegals and Legal Assistants; Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers; Legal Support Workers, All Other
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2011.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2093.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2099.00
Our Accreditation
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Learn more about our special undergraduate program and graduate program accreditations.
