Bachelor Degree in Paralegal Studies

Lawyers rely heavily upon paralegals to complete their work. Paralegals help attorneys prepare for trials and conduct research. Enrolling in a campus-based or online paralegal studies bachelor's program is a great option for people who want to work in the legal industry but who are not interested in attending law school.

Paralegal and legal assisting students will learn how to conduct legal research and prepare legal documents, and they will become familiar with legal and court protocol. Working in the legal industry can be quite challenging, and quite rewarding as well.

Online programs are not relatively expensive, and their flexible schedules allow students to study whenever their schedules permit. The American Bar Association endorses 260 college paralegal programs, and hundreds of other accredited colleges and universities offer paralegal programs as well.

The legal industry is projected to grow over the next 10 years, so there will be plenty of job opportunities for paralegals. The BLS reports that job growth for paralegals will increase quicker than the average rate of growth in other industries throughout the next decade.