Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014. Employers are trying to reduce costs and increase the availability and efficiency of legal services by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers.
Job opportunities for paralegals will expand in the public sector as well. Community legal-service programs, which provide assistance to the poor, elderly, minorities and middle-income families, will employ additional paralegals to minimize expenses and serve the most people. Federal, State and local government agencies, consumer organizations and the courts also should continue to hire paralegals in increasing numbers.*
Industry-Current Coursework
Some of the required courses in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree program include:
- Introduction to Paralegal Studies and Ethics
- Legal Research and Writing I
- Legal Technology
- Civil Litigation I
- Torts
- Contracts
- Commercial Law
- Property/Real Estate
- Family Law
- Trusts, Wills, & Estates
- Advanced Legal Research and Writing
- Civil Litigation II
- Practicum
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Debtor/Creditor
- Intellectual Property
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm#outlook (visited November 12, 2007).
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