Online Paralegal Associate Degree at Liberty Charting Your Path in Legal Support
60
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Prepare for a Rewarding Career by Earning Your Online Paralegal Degree at Liberty
By pursuing Liberty’s online Associate of Arts (AA) in Paralegal Studies, you will be immersed in a curriculum that covers political and economic ideas, government institutions, and free-market processes. If you’re a working professional, you can transform your career by being educated or trained in paralegal studies, without having to attend courses on a residential campus. Our faculty have years of experience as private practice partners, lawyers and attorneys, certified public accountants, certified mediators, and nearly every specialty the field of paralegal studies touches.
This online paralegal degree program is designed to equip aspiring paralegals with the skills they need to succeed professionally, personally, and spiritually. Paralegals are typically employed by lawyers to perform legal work – and therefore, are a vital part of the legal process. They are also responsible for the significant amount of preparation that goes into court visits. Lawyers and paralegals will often have many overlapping responsibilities. In our online associate degree in paralegal studies, you’ll be taught fundamental legal skills that you can use to be a successful and respected paralegal who works closely with attorneys.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies?
Liberty’s online paralegal courses are taught by professors with real-world experience in professional and legal settings. Our instructors are dedicated to helping you use your career to positively influence the lives of those you come into contact with. Our associate in paralegal studies degree is offered 100% online, allowing you to remain active in your job, with your family, and in your community.
Because Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), you can be confident that you’re earning your paralegal associate degree online from a school that is well-respected and recognized among employers and institutions of higher education.
In Liberty’s paralegal studies associate’s degree, you can become well-prepared for careers in various legal fields with your online paralegal degree. You will be immersed in case studies and experiential learning as you dive into a study of various legal settings. Our online paralegal degree consists of courses offered in a convenient 8-week online format, so you can pursue your passion for the law with the flexibility you need to continue honoring your current responsibilities.
What Will You Study in Our Associate Paralegal Studies Online Degree?
You will begin your online paralegal degree by studying philosophical foundations and methodologies designed to improve your understanding of basic law practices in today’s world. As you work through our online paralegal program, you can gain knowledge of criminal law and procedure, a vital aspect of paralegal programs.
You will also be taught the fundamentals of law, how to perform title searches, the process for writing depositions, and aspects of real estate transactions. In addition, our paralegal studies online degree can help you hone your knowledge of legal research and writing. Our online courses have been designed with your success in mind – and by choosing Liberty, you choose a school dedicated to your personal and professional development.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Government worker
- Legal assistant
- Legal secretary
- Paralegal
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Degree Information
- Our online Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies falls under the School of Government.
- View the Undergraduate Government Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service 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
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degree do you need to be a paralegal?
With special legal studies skills and knowledge to function as a paralegal, you need a specific degree to succeed in this career. Many available paralegal roles will require at least an AA degree in paralegal studies, while other legal studies degrees may meet these requirements with additional training or experience. The best way to signal to potential employers that you are ready to hit the ground running in a paralegal role is to show them that you have a paralegal studies degree.
How much do paralegals make with an associate’s degree?
While many fields need a bachelor’s degree to get started, paralegal assistants can start their career in less time. Earning an associate degree in paralegal studies can help you get started in your career because, unlike with many fields, you may have considerable earning potential with just an associate degree. Our associate in paralegal studies degree can help prepare you for work as a paralegal.
Should I earn a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies after a paralegal AA degree?
Liberty’s Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to start your career as a paralegal. However, you may find more opportunities and chances to advance in your career if you earn a bachelors degree.
With a BS in Paralegal Studies, you will have the advanced training in documentation and legal processes you need for your career. The good news is that you can transfer in all of the courses from your AA in Paralegal Studies, so you can complete your BS in just 2 years if you complete your associate degree first.
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