Overview

Paralegals, also called legal assistants, are an integral part of the legal team. Paralegals investigate facts, conduct legal research, interview clients, organize and analyze case materials and information, draft legal documents and correspondence, and generally assist in all phases of litigation.

Paralegals may work in many areas of the law--civil litigation, bankruptcy, corporate, criminal, administrative, environmental, real estate, domestic, health care, employment, estate planning, and more. Courses in the Paralegal Studies program - Idaho State University - provide instruction in specific areas of law and practice in developing requisite skills.

Program Technology

Westlaw legal research software to research the law.
Casemaker legal research software to research the law.
Time billing, and accounting software for law firms.

Career Opportunities

Law firms
Courts
Government agencies
Banks and insurance companies
Law enforcement
Corporate legal departments
Educational institutions
Self employment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
Civil Rights and Liberties
Criminology
Disaster Policy and Administration
Public-Private Partnerships

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Idaho Falls, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 303 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.5 GPA or higher
18 ACT or 1030 SAT (950 old SAT)
Application
$50 application fee
Official ACT or SAT scores
English Proficiency
Submit your school transcripts and records
Submit proof of financial support
Submit a copy of the biographical page of your current passport

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

28240 USD / year

≈ 28240 USD / year
Out-of-State

28240 USD / year

≈ 28240 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8914 USD / year

≈ 8914 USD / year

Living costs

Idaho Falls

United States

680 - 970 USD / month

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Program Technology

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Idaho Falls

Funding

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