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

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USD 22316

Tuition Fee (USD)

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USD 70

Application Fee

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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 15

Program Intensity Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

May 2024, Aug 2024

Closed

Jan 2024

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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    22316

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    12676 Per year

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