Legal Research and Professional Studies

The American Bar Association defines a legal assistant as "a person qualified by education, training, or experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity, and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible."A degree in Legal Research and Professional Studies provides the education and training needed to begin a career as a legal assistant.

American Public University offers a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies to students interested in the study of law.With an APU Undergraduate Book grant for all undergraduate students and no set class meeting times, American Public University shows its commitment to a student-centered environment in all aspects of the higher learning process.As a result, APU is able to provide quality education to its students without requiring the rigid requirements of a traditional university.

Offering both a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and an Associates degree in Legal Assisting/Paralegal, Herzing College allows students to choose between introductory exposure to the study of law and more demanding program that provides a strong foundation in a legal specialty.Herzing’s specialty courses in family law, litigation, real estate, corporate law, tort law and estates, and wills and trusts as well as foundational courses in Constitutional law prepare students for a career in the legal system.Online exams, learning guides, tutorial assistance, and online student support are in place to make the Herzing experience both convenient and comprehensive.

Ashworth University’s Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies provides their students with a comprehensive background in law that emphasizes civil and criminal processes, legal systems, governance, and the theories and philosophies behind Constitutional law.Ashworth Universities Paralegal Studies degree gives students the real-world experience and practical knowledge necessary to get ready for court, conduct legal research, prepare and file legal documents, and interview witnesses.

The Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, a U.S. News & World Report ranked institution, has developed its online baccalaureate program in legal studies to address the needs of to address areas that are lacking four-year colleges.Its Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies is available to students regardless of location.