Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies

Shorelight Group - Roosevelt University - Chicago Campus

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 33,068/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1945

Total Students: 4,127 +

Int. Students: 180 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies

Program Overview

For 45 years, Roosevelt University's ABA-approved paralegal studies program has produced graduates ready to have immediate impact inside a firm or other legal environment. Roosevelt-trained paralegal professionals are knowledgeable, effective and a critical part of the legal team. Upon completion of their degree requirements, students are awarded both a bachelor of arts degree in paralegal studies and a paralegal certificate.

Paralegals perform substantive legal work under the direct supervision of an attorney. Paralegals must have a knowledge and understanding of legal concepts, because they perform a wide variety of tasks including: conducting interviews with clients and witnesses, gathering facts, researching the law, managing databases, reviewing, analyzing and assembling records and documents, and drafting legal pleadings and discovery items such as complaints and interrogatories and maintaining conflicts of interest systems. Experienced paralegals often accompany counsel during trial and help with document management and organization, witness preparation and research. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.