Paralegal Degrees & Careers Center
Criminal Justice Degree Schools has an extensive collection of paralegal degree and paralegal career information for researching the best paralegal schools, degrees, programs and certificates. In addition to information on how to become a paralegal, we can provide prospective paralegals with an excellent picture of what life will be like once you’ve landed a job and started your career. From the expectations and challenges to the benefits and rewards, you’ll have a very good idea of what being a paralegal is all about.
Paralegal Degree Information
Visit our Sample Paralegal Coursework page to get an overview of what a paralegal degree entails, how to become a paralegal (with video), information on paralegal certification, paralegal degree programs, as well as paralegal schools. A paralegal certificate can help aspiring paralegals get started in the paralegal field and set them apart from other candidates by providing a well known credential.
Everest University Online
Campuses: Online
Popular Degrees:
- Paralegal (Associate's)
- Paralegal (Bachelor's)
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
Kaplan University
Campuses: Online
Popular Degrees:
- BS in Paralegal Studies
- AAS in Paralegal Studies
- MS in Legal Studies - Education and the Legal System
Virginia College
Campuses: Online
Popular Degrees:
- BS - Paralegal Studies
- AS - Paralegal Studies
- MS - Criminal Justice
Paralegal Career Information
Visit our Paralegal Career page to learn about a general paralegal job description, career outlook, and salary and benefits. And for other specific Paralegal Careers, check out these pages:
Paralegal Schools by State
Below is a comprehensive list of paralegal-specific state pages with for researching requirements, schools, coursework, salary, and job outlook for the paralegals across the United States. Your location doesn’t matter – from Memphis, Tennessee to Missoula, Montana, we’ve got you covered!
Paralegal Articles
Visit our Paralegal Articles page to see a list of all of the articles published by Criminal Justice Degree schools on paralegal topics. Article topics are varied and include popular subjects like How to Get a Great Paralegal Internship, Career Advice for New Paralegals and Creating a Roadmap for a Paralegal Career.
Paralegal Interviews
We interviewed paralegal leaders from across the country to gain insights into a paralegal career and paralegal career advice.
- Kristine M. Custodio, President of the San Diego Paralegal Association
- Karen R. George, President of the South Florida Paralegal Association
- Lori Boris, President of the Minnesota Paralegal Association
- Lynda Cmara, President of New Haven County Association of Paralegals in Connecticut
- Rachel Nesbit, Vice President of the Mississippi Paralegal Association
- Best Paralegal Career Advice From 17 Leaders in the Paralegal Field
US Directory of Paralegal Associations
Our comprehensive directory features over 140 US paralegal associations organized by state. Joining a paralegal association can help you network with other paralegals and advance your career. Find the paralegal association near you.
National Paralegal Certification
Learn about the different paralegal certification options available for paralegals and the requirements for earning certification.
Top 25 Paralegal Blogs
Lastly, Criminal Justice Degree Schools has published a list of the Top 25 Paralegal Blogs from thought leading bloggers to provide insights and career advice for aspiring paralegals who are interested in acquiring a paralegal degree and achieving a successful career in the paralegal field.
Top Law Blogs
Learn about different areas of the legal field by viewing our top legal blogs.
Top 50 Divorce Law Blogs
Free Criminal Justice and Law Lectures
Our free criminal justice lectures resource provides video and audio lectures from 15+ criminal justice and law related college courses that are available to watch or listen to online for free and are taught by professors from top US universities like Harvard, Yale, New York University, and UC Berkeley.
Paralegal Scholarship Board
San Diego Paralegal Association 2012 Educational Scholarship Giveaway – a $500 scholarship to a student in San Diego County
2012 National Federations of Paralegal Associations, Inc. / Thomson Reuters Scholarship – $5,000 scholarships awarded to paralegal students in the United States.
The State Bar of Michigan Paralegal/Legal Assistant Section Scholarship Program – awards at least two tuition/books only scholarships of $250-$1000.
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