Business pathway
Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies Associate of Applied Business degree
Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate Technical Certificate
Gain the skills needed to—
- provide support to attorneys.
- work in a variety of legal practice areas.
- retrieve information and draft documents.
- interview clients and prepare evidence.
Gain real world experience.
If you're considering a career as a paralegal assistant, you'll be happy to know it's ranked among the top 10 careers requiring an associates degree. Plus, Edison State's paralegal studies instructions bring real world experience in law to the classroom, providing you with invaluable learning opportunities.
*NOTE Although paralegals assume many preparatory and drafting tasks essential to the practice of law and work under the supervision of an attorney, they are strictly prohibited from carrying out the duties considered to be the practice of law including setting legal fees, accepting cases, giving legal advice and presenting cases in court.
Explore the possibilities.
$53,330
The current median salary for an employee with a certificate.
1,028
The average number of annual job openings in the paralegal field.
8,910
The current number of Ohio residents employed in the paralegal field.
“The skills and knowledge I acquired from Edison State's paralegal program gave me the tools and encouragement to succeed in a law office.”
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