Overview

The Paralegal Studies program at Lewis University prepares students to work as paralegals. Paralegals may perform functions delegated by an attorney, such as conducting interviews with clients and witnesses, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.

Key Features

Paralegals are typically employed by lawyers, law offices, corporations, or governmental agencies.

A paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Litigation for Paralegals

Law Office Management and Computer Use for Paralegals

Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing for Paralegals

Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals

Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals

Paralegal Capstone: Practicum

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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105

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 287 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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105

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate Application

Secondary School Transcripts, or National Exam results

Secondary school completion certificate

English Proficiency exam scores

Copy of passport

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Tuition Fee

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International

38800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38800 USD per year during 48 months.
National

38800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38800 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

38800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38800 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

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Living costs for Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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