Online Paralegal Studies Programs
Paralegals and legal support professionals make it possible for the court system to run efficiently, for businesses to navigate complex regulations, and for the justice system to fairly render due process. Without supporting legal professionals, the justice system cannot function. If you’re interested in a career that impacts all aspects of American life, from government to nonprofits to business, Liberty’s 100% online paralegal studies programs may be right for you!
In your paralegal studies courses, you can learn about the philosophical foundation and methodology of legal practice, so you can better understand the principles of law and policy that affect government, business, and nonprofit organizations. With the skills and tools you can gain in our online paralegal studies programs, you can prepare to positively contribute to the justice system.
At Liberty, we are committed to helping equip you for your career professionally, ethically, and spiritually. Our goal is to help provide the education and training you need to make a positive impact on society. Whether you’re working toward your associate or bachelor’s degree or completing a certificate, our paralegal studies programs aim to help you shape a better world by championing what matters to you. And that’s what matters to us.
Available Programs
- Paralegal Studies Certificate
- Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies
Did you know?
Forbes.com ranked Liberty among the Best Online Paralegal Degrees for 2023.
Throughout these programs, you can:
- Gain a practical understanding of important political and economic policies, government institutions, and concepts of the free market.
- Learn about foundational aspects of many roles and industries in order to help you adapt to legal support jobs in a variety of fields.
- Take an in-depth look at important topics and skills that are designed to equip you to help ensure the justice system functions properly.
As a Christian university, Liberty teaches its paralegal courses from a biblical worldview. That means our paralegal programs won’t just give you accredited, academically rigorous training in law and government – they can also provide a biblical perspective on the value of human life, principles of government, and tools to help you ethically navigate the legal support profession with Christ-honoring principles.
Potential Careers
- Claims adjuster
- Law clerk
- Legal assistant
- Legal secretary
- Paralegal
Benefits of Our Paralegal Studies Programs
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online paralegal studies degree or certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- With Liberty University’s online 8-week format and 8 start dates per year, you can complete your paralegal studies program in less time than it would take you to complete a traditional, on-campus degree.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
