Paralegal Associate Degree Program (A.A.S.)

An Associate in Paralegal Studies degree from Globe University/Minnesota School of Business will prepare you to work closely with an attorney. Interested?

Legal studies, computer skills, communications

In just seven or eight quarters, you can complete legal studies and skills training leading to the A.A.S. in Paralegal, and begin an exciting and challenging career as a legal assistant.

Legal studies: The current trend in medium to large law firms and corporate legal departments is for a paralegal or legal assistant to specialize in a specific practice area. What interests you? Do you know where you would fit into that picture? Your instructors will be lawyers and experienced paralegals. In the course of your two-year associates degree program you will take paralegal courses that will provide general knowledge of the following, so you will be prepared to request an area of law for your internship and be knowledgeable from day one in the office:

Computer and legal research skills: In your legal research class you will use Westlaw, Lexis, and our law library. In the Law Office Procedures and Technology class you will learn to use legal software for timekeeping and billing. You will also take courses in computer information systems, legal terminology, and Microsoft Office Pro.

Communications and critical thinking: In your career as a legal assistant, you will be expected to prepare legal documents, interact with clients, and make solid decisions. Not only specific courses such as business communications and legal ethics, but every course you take as you earn your associates in paralegal degree will focus on clear communications and critical thinking skills.

Internship: As you near the end of the paralegal associate degree program, you will be ready to choose an area of interest for your internship. You will have the legal knowledge your supervising attorney expects, and the opportunity to see the law in action.

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Career opportunities with an associate in paralegal degree

Paralegals and legal assistants are assuming greater levels of responsibility in law firms, courts, government agencies, public and private agencies, corporations, financial institutions, insurance companies, title companies, real estate offices and the health care industry. Some of the tasks paralegals assume include:

• Legal and factual research
• Interview clients and witnesses
• Prepare wills, contracts, deeds and other legal documents
• Gather and organize information for lawsuits
• Maintain complex files
• Prepare for criminal and civil trials and assist attorneys at trial

Transfer credits, work experience, military training

You may, depending on your specific circumstances, be able to receive college credit toward your associates degree for previous college work, work experience or military training.

If you decide to continue in career training, your A.A.S. in Paralegal will transfer smoothly to the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business.

Find out more and take the first step today

A bachelor's or associates in paralegal degree can be earned online or at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business college locations in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul area) – Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Woodbury, Plymouth and Richfield; Rochester, Shakopee, St. Cloud and Fargo-Moorhead (MN); Sioux Falls (SD); and Eau Claire (WI).

If you would like to find out more GU/MSB, please contact us. A representative will answer your questions, invite you to visit campus and help you with the entire admissions process. More information is available about our legal sciences programs, including the Legal Administrative Diploma program and the Criminal Justice program.