Graduate Programs
Considering a legal career?
An online paralegal BS degree from Globe University / Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) can open the door to challenging opportunities in law firms, courts, the military and businesses. Many employers require legal assistants and paralegals to have bachelor’s degrees. These jobs pay well and involve interesting work.
Interesting jobs, many opportunities
Our paralegal degree program graduates are prepared for a variety of jobs by a rigorous and precisely targeted curriculum. Course content is developed and reviewed in consultation with an Advisory Board made up of attorneys and experienced paralegals. Their input is critical to ensuring that students get the training and education they need to be valued members of legal teams from their first days on the job. The paralegal field is growing and offers experienced professionals many opportunities. Contact us to learn if this career is right for you. Call us at 877-609-8889 or send an e-mail to have a representative help you decide.
Why a bachelor’s degree?
A BS degree in paralegal prepares graduates for responsible positions with complex responsibilities. Many employers want a level of legal knowledge that associate degree holders do not usually have. Paralegals with a bachelor’s degree are in high demand and have the opportunity to grow and develop within the field. Whether you obtain your degree online or at school, you will have the credentials you need for a fulfilling career.
Coursework for a paralegal BS degree
In addition to completing general education and basic business classes, students in the online paralegal degree program take courses such as the following:
- Legal research
- Real estate law
- Torts
- Criminal law
- Constitutional issues
- Legal ethics
- Family law
- Law office management
- Interviewing and investigation
- Corporate business structures
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Contracts
This combination of courses gives our graduates the communications skills and legal knowledge they need to be successful in the paralegal field. In addition to online coursework, students complete internships that allow them to put their knowledge to work and help them develop valuable contacts in the field. As with all our degree programs, students who are already working may be able to substitute on-the-job experience for the required internship.
Why an online degree?
An online paralegal degree program solves many problems for students who are already working, who have small children or who have transportation challenges. With online classes, you won’t have to park, commute or pay a babysitter.
What you will have is a support system that will help you complete your paralegal degree as efficiently as possible. GU/MSB uses Blackboard™ software that helps students and faculty manage course work and stay in touch. We also give students access to an extensive library of online journals, books and databases. We have an online help desk, instant messaging and chat capabilities. Unlike a correspondence course in the 19th century, 21st century distance learning means that students are not isolated and unconnected to teachers and classmates. You will receive the personal attention and dedication to student success found in every GU/MSB program.
Find out whether an online paralegal degree is right for you
If you already have a bachelor's degree (in almost any subject), you can earn a three-quarter paralegal certificate that will give you the training you need to begin exciting career. To learn more about our online paralegal bachelor’s degree program, call us at 877-609-8889 or send an e-mail today.