Overview

Legal Assistant students at Missouri Western State University will learn include legal research, interviewing, investigation, legal drafting, preparation of evidence and witnesses for trial, and assisting in the trial of a lawsuit.

Learning outcomes

Graduates with an Associate of Science degree in Legal Assistant hold positions in law firms, legal departments of banks, insurance companies, land title insurance companies, corporations, legal aid offices, public defender offices, the office of the prosecuting attorney, municipal legal departments and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law
College Writing and Research
Paralegal Studies
Legal Research
Litigation
Legal Computer Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Joseph, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 302 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

$50 Application Fee

Official Secondary School Transcripts

Official College/ University or Professional

School Transcripts

Unofficial College Transcripts

Proof of Language Proficiency

Copy of Passport

Financial Support Documents

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25320 USD / year

≈ 25320 USD / year
Out-of-State

25320 USD / year

≈ 25320 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15450 USD / year

≈ 15450 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Joseph

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Living costs

Saint Joseph

Funding

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