Overview

The Paralegal Studies Major is offered by Mississippi College. The Department of History and Political Science at Mississippi College strives to inspire our students to greater intellectual curiosity and a stronger commitment to Christian and democratic ideals.

Key Facts

Students explore the historical progress of civilization and the diverse philosophies of government. In so doing, they build their skills in critical thinking and their knowledge about the world we inhabit. Faculty members are accomplished teachers, having received several prestigious teaching awards. They’re also productive scholars, remaining active in professional organizations, publishing historical writing and research, and attending professional conferences to present research to their peers. Participate in Pi Gamma Mu, the national honor society that seeks to improve scholarship in the social studies and achieve a synthesis between its various disciplines. The paralegal program focuses on training students to work under the supervision of an attorney. A paralegal — also known as a legal assistant — will not be licensed to practice law; instead, they provide assistance to an attorney and aid with serving clients more efficiently and effectively. Graduates will find employment opportunities with private law firms, government agencies, and corporate legal departments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil litigation

Wills and estates

Family law

Law office management
Legal research and writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clinton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Complete an application.

Send us your transcripts. Freshmen should request that their high school mail an official copy of all high school work completed to date to the Office of Admissions. Upon graduation, applicants must have a final transcript sent including the date of graduation, a signature by a school official, and an official seal.

Submit your test scores. Official ACT, SAT, or CLT test scores for all applicants who graduated from high school within the last five years must be received directly from ACT or SAT headquarters or from the student’s high school.

Send us your immunization certificate. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Immunization Certificate is required. One MMR immunization in the past ten years or two in a lifetime are required. This document can be faxed, emailed, or hand delivered to the Office of Admission.
Pay your housing fee.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year
Out-of-State

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year

Living costs

Clinton

United States

920 - 1601 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Clinton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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