Major Overview for Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Colleges Browse Missouri Majors Legal professions and studies Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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. Legal Support Workers, All Other Paralegals and Legal Assistants - $48,790 Religious Workers, All Other

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

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		National American University-Independence Independence, MO	1 (11.1%)
		Avila University Kansas City, MO	7 (3.1%)
		Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO	15 (2.7%)
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		William Woods University Fulton, MO	5 (2.0%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.