Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies

What Will You Study While Pursuing a Degree in Paralegal Studies?

• The foundations of the U.S. Constitution and our legal system
• The foundations of law and essential legal theory
• Practical skills for supporting the legal system
• An in-depth study of law in specific topic areas such as real estate and contract law

Liberty’s online paralegal studies classes focus on giving you a well-rounded skill set that will prepare you for a wide range of legal support roles. This background can form the basis for a rewarding career as well as prepare you to pursue a full law degree to become a lawyer. You may also be interested in exploring our bachelor’s degrees in pre-law or criminal justice.

Potential Career Options with a Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

• Claims adjuster
• Law clerk
• Legal assistant
• Occupational health and safety specialist
• Paralegal
• Title examiner or researcher

Benefits of the Online Paralegal Studies Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online paralegal studies degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training