Paralegal Studies

Start an exciting career alongside top legal minds.

Success as a paralegal requires extensive knowledge and expertise, which will qualify you to do legal work under the supervision of an attorney. As a paralegal, you cannot give legal advice or represent a client in court. But, you will conduct client interviews, legal research and draft documents.

And that's exactly what a bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies from Lewis University will prepare you for. In this adult accelerated program, you will learn judicial practices and real-world ethical applications, developing:

Interviewing skills
Research best practices
Writing and communication skills
Knowledge of Federal, State and local rules of court
Familiarity with Judicial Council forms and procedures for filing
How ethical judicial practices affect real-world decision making

Get ready for an exciting job working for lawyers, law offices, corporations or other government agencies. In fact, recent program graduates have gone on to succeed in such fields as:

Banking
Corporate Organizations
Judicial Courts
Legal Firms
Non-Profit Organizations
Occupational Health and Safety Organizations

Start customizing your program curriculum.

And if you would like to talk through your options or have any other questions, contact an Adult Undergraduate Admission Advisor at ="mailto:acceleratedprograms@lewisu.edu">acceleratedprograms@lewisu.edu or call (815) 836-5610.