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Overview for Legal Assistant/Paralegal

A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.

Careers for Legal Assistant/Paralegal Majors

A major in Legal Assistant/Paralegal is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Top 4 Kentucky Colleges with the highest percentage of Legal Assistant/Paralegal among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Beckfield College
Florence, KY
 7
(87.5%)
Open Admissions$10,059 
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
 15
(5.6%)
Open Admissions$15,900 
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
 9
(0.9%)
Less Selective$14,040 
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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
 5
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$18,186 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.