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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS
 5
(1.4%)
Highly Selective$11,688 
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
 7
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$12,670 
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
 26
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$12,746 
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University of Mississippi Main Campus
University, MS
 16
(0.7%)
Less Selective$12,468 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.