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Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies Fundamentals
Legal assistants play a vital role as they assist attorneys, judges and others who are decision makers in our law-oriented world.
- Core curriculum covers:
- legal research and writing skills
- how to prepare legal documents for specific areas of law
- interviewing techniques
- trial preparation and organization
- civil procedures
- family and tort law
- probate and various civil procedures
Our Faculty
- All paralegal courses are taught by attorneys
- Use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Real-world Experience
Enhance your classroom studies through the program’s 180-hour internship to gain valuable experience working in a private law office, government office or a court as a professional legal assistant.
Paralegal Student Organizations
Interact with other paralegal students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
- Paralegal Student Association
- Pre-Law Club
- Politics Club
Curriculum Guide
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in paralegal studies prepares you work in a variety of settings, such as law firms, corporate legal departments and government offices. They work in all areas of law, including:
- litigation
- personal injury
- corporate law
- criminal law
- employee benefits
- bankruptcy
- family law
- real estate
Career Outlook
The paralegal field is one of the fastest-growing career specializations in the nation. Employment opportunities are greatest in:
- private law firms
- corporate legal departments
- insurance firms
- banks
- community legal-service programs
- federal, state and local government agencies
- consumer organizations
Career Center
The Career Center creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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