Why Consider a Legal Studies/Paralegal Degree?
- You are interested in a career in law, government, or business.
- Getting involved in investigations, preparing for trials, interviewing clients and witnesses, and preparing legal documents appeals to you.
- Researching and analyzing information is enjoyable for you.
- You possess excellent communication skills
Why Learn at Lakeshore?
- Courses are offered in a flexible mix of online and in-person formats.
- Learn from an instructor with extensive paralegal and training experience.
- Program is approved by the American Bar Association.
- Smoothly transfer your degree to your choice of several university partners to complete a bachelor's degree.
- Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll get to know instructors and join Lakeshore's active paralegal student association.
What It Takes
- Interest in law and/or government
- Attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with others and independently
- Honesty and strong moral principles
Lakeshore College’s Legal Studies/Paralegal program prepares students to obtain the required credentials to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. Federal regulations state that institutions may not enroll students who intend to practice in states in which our curriculum does not meet their requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure. If you intend to work outside of Wisconsin, please work with your academic counselor to determine if Lakeshore’s curriculum and/or Wisconsin’s credentials will suffice for the state you intend to practice in.
Transfer of Credits Policy
Approval
American Bar Association
Per ABA requirements, at least 9 credits of the program's legal specialty courses must be taken in person or in a live online format (i.e., online courses that meet a specific time each week).
