AAS in Paralegal Studies
Earn your Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Kaplan University.
As organizations begin handling routine legal processes in-house to cut costs, employment opportunities for paralegal and legal assistant is better than ever and projected for growth over the next several years.
Kaplan University’s online Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies program helps students develop the necessary academic knowledge and practical skills to qualify for their chosen line of work. Graduates can apply for a variety of career opportunities in the field with extensive study in civil litigation, contracts, legal research, criminal law, and more.
This web-based curriculum teaches students how to conduct legal research, analyze legal documents, communicate effectively in a legal environment, case management, time tracking, and billing. The curriculum also includes specialized legal practice areas, such as real estate, corporate, family, social security, and employment law, effectively preparing them for the workforce.
With Kaplan’s foundational program, students can opt for career opportunities in areas such as litigation, intellectual property, health care, international law, elder issues, criminal law, and environmental law. As a paralegal, graduates can qualify for employment as a paralegal with organizations such as private law firms, corporate legal departments, insurance companies, real estate and title insurance firms, banks, and government agencies. Students can also apply their earned credits toward this program to other Kaplan University degree programs.
Areas of Study: Legal, Paralegal
Degree Type: Associate's Degrees
Program is available online!