Overview

At Paralegal Studies from Loyola University Chicago students who have earned associate degrees in paralegal studies will likely find this degree program to be their most expeditious route to a bachelor’s degree. Students select one of the practice tracks and develop skills in that practice area as well as legal research, analysis, and writing, legal ethics and law office technology.

Key Facts

Students at Paralegal Studies from Loyola University Chicago will:

Acquire a credential from Loyola’s well-regarded Institute for Paralegal Studies that will open doors to their career success in the legal community.

Earn a specialized certificate in Litigation that will refine their paralegal skills to meet the demands of the modern legal workplace.

Enhance their general knowledge and improve their ability to respond to the challenges of contemporary society through courses in the University’s Core Curriculum.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics in American Law

Advanced Legal Analysis & Writing

Paralegal Studies

Legal Research & Writing

Legal Ethics

Law Office Computer Applications

Civil Litigation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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Priority application deadline. Loyola admits students after the priority deadline as long as space is available.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 62 other Bachelors in Civil & Private Law 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

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General requirements

Application

Official transcripts from all prior institutions

2.0 GPA or higher and in good standing at all prior institutions

If you have completed less than 20 credits of college work, please submit all high school transcripts or transcript evaluations.

If your native language is not English and/or if your primary language of instruction has not been English, you will be required to submit proof of English Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Out-of-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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