Post-Baccalaureate Legal Studies/Paralegal

Build on your bachelor's degree and prepare for a rewarding career supporting attorneys, businesses, courts, and government agencies as a skilled paralegal.

Why Consider Post-Baccalaureate Legal Studies/Paralegal?

  • You're interested in a career in law and/or government and already hold a bachelor's degree.
  • Investigating cases, preparing for trials, interviewing clients and witnesses, and drafting legal documents appeal to you.
  • You enjoy researching and analyzing information.
  • You possess strong communication skills.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

  • Courses are offered in a flexible mix of online and in-person formats.
  • Learn from faculty with extensive paralegal and teaching experience.
  • The program is approved by the American Bar Association.
  • Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll get to know faculty and fellow students.
  • In only two semesters, you can be workforce-ready.

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
Career Area
Law, Public Safety and Security
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
30-110-2
Availability
In-person and iFlex/Online
  • Technical Diploma
  • 2 Terms 
  • 24 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Starts spring

Career Outlook

Post-Baccalaureate Legal Studies/Paralegal

Median Income: $51,632.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

All legal support workers not listed separately.

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. Excludes “Legal Secretaries” (43-6012).

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District. 

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $4,059.60
  • Book Cost: $716.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $4,775.60

Some of Lakeshore College's programs may reach enrollment capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. For more information, visit the High Demand Program Information page.

Many program courses are offered online, in an accelerated format or in a blended delivery which means instructors combine online learning with classroom work to limit your time on campus.

Faculty Bios

Instructor Bios Books

Donna Meiselwitz

I choose to teach because I am passionate about helping individuals reach their full human potential. I find great joy in using my legal knowledge to serve others, and I hope to instill that sense of purpose, passion and inspiration to my students. 

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