Master's Degrees
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, paralegal job opportunities are expected to grow much faster than average, and those with formal paralegal training will have the best job outlook in the field.* At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) – Elk River, you can receive paralegal training in one of the following programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Paralegal
- Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal
Find out which college program is right for you. Call our admissions staff today at 877-655-7676 for information.
Choose from two paralegal programs
GU/MSB-Elk River provides three paralegal training programs to suit students’ varying educational and professional goals. These programs are as follows:
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal. In this four-year program, students learn to assist attorneys with trial preparation, client interviews, investigating facts and preparing evidence. Students receive extensive paralegal training covering topics such as advanced legal research, alternative dispute resolution, probate practice, contracts and more.
In addition to legal courses, students in the bachelor’s degree program complete general education credits from the areas of communications, natural science and mathematics, social science and the humanities.
Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal. This two-year program prepares students to write legal correspondence, research legal sources, analyze and organize records and communicate with witnesses and clients. Coursework covers fundamental paralegal subjects such as legal terminology, legal research, bankruptcy, law office procedures, family law and more.
Students in the associate degree program complete legal and related courses and complementary elective in the areas of natural science and mathematics, communications, social science and the humanities.
It’s your education – find a schedule that works for you
Did you know you can take any of our paralegal courses fully online? By attending online classes, you can earn your paralegal certification or degree on your schedule, in the comfort of your own home – or anywhere else with an Internet connection. If you have a busy or irregular schedule, our education department will be happy to work with you to create a schedule that works for you, whether it means online classes, residential classes or both.
Learn how to become a paralegal – contact us today
Receive paralegal training at GU/MSB-Elk River and open up exciting new career prospects. Contact our admissions department today for more information on which program is right for you. Call us toll-free at 877-655-7676.
*http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm