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Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies Kent State University Kent State University, USA

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USD 23590

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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58%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies combines a liberal arts  background with law-related specialty courses to provide students with communication, critical reasoning and analytical skills; knowledge of the legal system; and practical hands-on experience.

The program prepares students for the Certified Paralegal exam from the National Association of Legal Assistants. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Analyze a legal problem as well as identify and evaluate alternative solutions.
  • Formulate logical solutions to problems and construct logical arguments in support of specific positions as well as evaluate solutions and arguments.
  • Determine which areas of law are relevant to a particular situation.
  • Apply principles of professional ethics to specific factual situations.
  • Identify interrelationships among cases, statutes, regulations, and other legal authorities.
  • Apply recognized legal authority to a specific factual situation.
  • Analyze factual situations to determine when it is appropriate to apply exceptions to general legal rules.
  • Apply exceptions to general legal rules.
  • Distinguish evidentiary facts from other material and/or controlling facts.
  • Identify factual omissions and inconsistencies.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2027

Closed

Jan 2026, Aug 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    48 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    58% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    23590

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    13440 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Global Scholarship
    Honors Scholarship
    Polatajko Family Scholarship
    Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships
    Global Scholarship: Available for incoming international undergraduate students. Renewable if maintaining full-time enrollment and good academic standing.
    Deadline:
     July 1 for Fall (August start)
     November 1 for Spring (January start)
     March 1 for Summer (May start)
     
    Honors Scholarship: For new freshmen admitted to the Honors College. Acholarship is based on GPA.
     Deadline:
     December 1 for Spring (January start)
     January 15 for Fall (August start)
     
     Polatajko Family Scholarship: For undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
    Deadline:
    August 1 for Fall
    January 10 for Spring

    Graduate Assistance: Includes fellowships and assistantships (teaching, research, or administrative). Offers tuition waivers and stipends in exchange for up to 20 hours of work per week.
    Work Opportunities: International students can work up to 20 hours per week on-campus.
     
    LINK: https://www.kent.edu/admissions/international-students-scholarship-resources
    Global Scholarship Range: $4,300 to $15,000 annually.
     Honors Scholarship Range: $2,000 to $17,000 annually.
    Polatajko Family Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (non-renewable).
     

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