Overview

The Paralegal Science program offered at Eastern Kentucky University balances the study of law and paralegal skills with a thorough background in the liberal arts. Baccalaureate-level paralegals may look forward to broad employment and professional-school (e.g., law or business school) opportunities.

Who Would be Interested in Paralegal Science/Paralegal Studies?

Students who want an exciting career in the legal arena

Students looking to finish a degree in two years or less

Students who already have a degree, but would like to enhance it with Paralegal experience

Why Paralegal Science/Paralegal Studies?

Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA)

Convenient scheduling at many locations around the state and online

Paralegal faculty all attorneys and judges who focus on teaching practical paralegal skills

More than 90% of our graduates employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

More than 90% of our graduates are employed or attending graduate or law school within six months of graduation.

Stoll Keenon Ogend, Paralegal Civil Litigation Practice Group, Lexington, Ky.

Kentucky Bar Association, Assistant Director of Continuing Legal Education, Frankfort, Ky.

Alltech Corporation, Intellectual Property Paralegal, Nicholasville, Ky.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Research and Writing

Real Estate/Bankruptcy Practice

Litigation: Evidence to Discovery

Litigation: Trial to Appeal

Legal Administration and Computer Applications

Paralegal Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 302 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out the free online application. Students must indicate the major they wish to pursue in order for an I-20 to be issued.
Submit a copy of your valid passport
Submit transcripts:

Complete secondary school records reflecting a cumulative grade of 75% (2.5 GPA equivalent) or higher.

Submit an official copy of your high school diploma or graduation certificate (if applicable).
Provide a declaration of finances - A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) will not be authorized until financial verification is received. Providing false information may jeopardize visa status and result in the University revoking acceptance. U.S. immigration law requires international students to prove they have funds available for their educational and living expenses.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Out-of-State

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10440 USD / year

≈ 10440 USD / year

Additional Details

Online: $462

Living costs

Richmond

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Who Would be Interested in Paralegal Science/Paralegal Studies?

Why Paralegal Science/Paralegal Studies?

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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