By
Lanee’ Blunt
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Today's
job market is competitive and having a paralegal degree is an option to
consider. If you are working a full time job, or a busy parent you may not have
time to attend a university to earn your degree. Online programs offer students
the opportunity to build a foundation of knowledge in a specialized area of
law. You will learn how to write legal briefs, research, and learn how to
conduct informative interviews of witnesses and clients.
Completion Time
If
you want to enroll in an online paralegal certificate program it may take from
three months to one year to complete.
Most students are allowed to live anywhere in the U.S. and the program
includes texts, online lecture notes, mock exams, writing labs and reference
materials for all fifty states.
Online Degree
Many
recognized schools offer online degree programs. An online degree program is a
convenient way to earn your degree. You will be able to choose your courses
based on the specialization of paralegal profession. You have the flexibility to complete your
degree at your own pace. Make sure that you choose an accredited online school,
make sure that the credits are transferable if you want a higher degree, and if
there is job placement available.
Classes Needed
Apply
for admission. If you are accepted you will need to plan how you will go about
your course work. If you are working now you may need to do your coursework
during the evenings or weekends. Take classes on a regular basis so that you
can complete your degree. If you stop or take only one class at a time it will
take you longer to complete your degree. You have the opportunity to specialize
and in your online studies you will explore family, criminal law, real estate
law, and advanced legal writing. The degree program will involve a study of
contract law, policies regarding estate planning and other specialized areas of
law. Courses students take are
principals of paralegal studies, legal ethics, tort law, advanced legal
analysis and writing, legal research, legal case analysis, civil litigation,
the practicing paralegal and internship.
Benefits
Earning
a paralegal degree will help you achieve advanced career opportunities in legal
offices, government agencies, insurance companies, banks and legal aid
offices. There are many law firms and
attorneys that need paralegals. "Employment of paralegals and legal
assistants is expected to grow by 18 percent from 2010 to 2030, about as fast
as the average for all occupations," according to the US Department of
Labor Statistics.
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