Liberal arts education meets law
Bring together your problem-solving, creative thinking and multi-tasking skills for a career in paralegal studies
Are you looking for a career in law that can help you make a difference in the world? Look no further than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s nationally-ranked online paralegal studies degree program:
- The online paralegal studies degree program is regularly ranked in a variety of listings
- At SMWC, we marry liberal arts education with the study of law. Coursework focuses on how the law relates to politics, society and history
- Professors with real-world experience ensures you earn a degree with relevance
- Our students reap the benefits of our amazing alumni network and the nearly $10 million in scholarships available every year
- A focus on leadership and ethics distinguishes The Woods degree from the rest
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The paralegal studies can be completed as a certificate, associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree.
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A paralegal studies degree prepares you for a job in:
- Law offices
- Legal departments in any industry
- Real estate offices
- Government offices
Combine with a human services degree to prepare for a legal career in shelters, social services agencies or senior centers. Minor in political science to work in the government, as a lobbyist or a stepping stone to law school. Add a minor in sociology to gain a deeper understanding of group behavior, the structure or society and for public-interest advocacy work. The possibilities are endless!