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.

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 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-21 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-18 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 207 other Bachelors in Public Law in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

22800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 760 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

22800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 760 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

22800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 760 USD per credit 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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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