Explore legal ethics, the major areas of law, how to draft legal documents and perform legal research, and state and federal court systems and procedures.
MC’s Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program is designed to give you the training you need to excel, in a format that works best for you. Whether seeking employment opportunities with private law firms, government agencies, and corporate legal departments, you’ll provide assistance to attorneys and aid with serving clients more efficiently and effectively.
The paralegal profession is expected to continue to grow in the years to come, with an estimated 38,000 new jobs available on average, each year. Students are actively recruited out of our program with an average starting salary range of $55,000 - $60,000 per year.
As a paralegal, you’ll be an essential part of the legal team. You’ll work hand in hand with an attorney to aid in research, interviews, compiling briefs, and navigating the legal background of a case.
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in Pi Gamma Mu, the national honor society that seeks to improve scholarship in social studies and achieve a synthesis between its various disciplines.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 46 | |
| Paralegal Studies Courses | 36-39* | |
| PLE 201 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| PLE 300 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| PLE 301 | Civil Litigation II | 3 |
| PLE 304 | Wills & Estates | 3 |
| PLE 305 | Real Property Law | 3 |
| PLE 320 | Family Law | 3 |
| PLE 325 | Legal Research & Bibliography | 3 |
| PLE 335 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| PLE 400 | Law Office Management | 3 |
| Departmental Electives | Complete 9 hours of PLE courses, which can include one 3-hour AJU course. All must be 300-400 level courses. | 9 |
| Minor Requirements | A typical minor consists of 18 semester hours; however, some department minors may vary in terms of required semester hours. The minor should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. | 18 |
| General Electives | Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program. Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor. | -- |
| Total Hours | 130 |
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