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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Chancellor University
Cleveland, OH
 9
(6.6%)
 $10,910 
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH
 17
(6.1%)
 $22,060 
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH
 5
(3.3%)
Moderately Selective$25,220 
Online Degree Programs
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University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
 31
(1.3%)
Open Admissions$15,627 
College of Mount St. Joseph
Cincinnati, OH
 4
(1.0%)
Less Selective$22,000 
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH
 20
(0.6%)
Less Selective$22,419 
Kent State University Kent Campus
Kent, OH
 12
(0.3%)
Less Selective$15,862 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.