The Associate of Applied Business in Paralegal Studies program at the University of Cincinnati Online, is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of job opportunities. Our program is American Bar Association (ABA) approved with a curriculum that will equip students with skills that will allow them to make immediate impact in their professional career. There are jobs out there for individuals with paralegal skills in private practice as well as most areas of government, business and nonprofit organizations.
The ABA approves programs that meet the guidelines for high-quality paralegal education. While this approval is not required to become a paralegal, many prospective paralegals seek out ABA-approved associate degree programs to ensure they are adequately trained and to increase their job prospects, as some potential employers may favor applicants with ABA-approved degrees.
A paralegal is one of the lawyer’s most valuable resources, performing substantive legal work – including assisting with trial preparation, real estate closings, drafting legal documents, and performing research. While there are no formal requirements to become a paralegal, an associate’s degree provides a broad foundation of general education subjects, such as communications and English, as well as a solid foundation of the US legal systems.
Prospective students should be aware that paralegal education is not the equivalent of a law degree. Graduates of paralegal programs are not qualified or eligible to take the bar examination. Academic credit for paralegal courses is not transferable for advanced standing in law school. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
*Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
UC’s online law and paralegal studies program is one of the first programs of its kind to be approved by the American Bar Association
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Programs can be completed full-time or part-time. Many programs are set up to be part-time, with most containing fewer than 10 credit hours in any given semester. We know you have a lot going on, so want to make sure that school can fit into your schedule. Note: There are some exceptions.
No. your degree will be conferred by the University of Cincinnati, which will also be reflected on your transcripts and degree.
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.
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The University of Cincinnati is one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do. We have expanded the convenience and quality of our online learning to online degree programs. Today, we offer nearly 100 degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs.
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