Paralegal Studies, B.A. - Griffith Colleg

The Paralegal Studies program at Lewis University prepares students for careers as paralegals, providing them with expertise in the legal system, substantive laws, and legal procedures. Graduates are qualified to perform delegated legal work under the supervision of attorneys, including client/witness interviews, legal research, and document drafting. The program is approved by the American Bar Association and features experienced faculty, a research-based curriculum, and small class sizes for personalized learning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Graduates will possess **knowledge and expertise in the legal system, substantive laws, and legal procedures.

Paralegals perform **functions delegated by attorneys, including client/witness interviews, legal research, and document drafting.

Typical employment settings for paralegals: **law firms, corporations, government agencies.

Definition of a paralegal: **qualified by education, training, or work experience and performs delegated legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.

Teaching:

**Experienced faculty with real-world understanding and connections.

**Evolving curriculum for practical and career-focused knowledge.

**Small class sizes for group interaction and dynamic learning.

**Development of interviewing, writing, research, communication skills, and best practices.

**Training in Judicial Council form and filing procedures.

Careers:

**Paralegals are typically employed by lawyers, law offices, corporations, or governmental agencies.

**Provides a distinct advantage for aspiring law students due to knowledge of legal research, writing, procedures, and contracts.

Other:

Law School Preparation: The program provides a foundation for students aspiring to attend law school.
Program website: https://www.lewisu.edu/coess/justice-law-and-public-safety-studies/paralegal-studies-ba/
Contact information:
Phone: (815) 838-0500 or (800) 897-9000
Email: Webmaster@lewisu.edu