If you are reading this, then you are probably at the stage of trying to decide what your next career move should be; maybe these are your first steps into the world of education and employment. Maybe you are one of the many people who has taken stock of is or her life and decided to improve your earning power and work responsibilities. If you currently work, or have a young family to look after, then an online paralegal degree could be just what you have been waiting for.

Learning online is one of the most popular methods of learning. Thousands of Americans discover the benefits of online study every year. You'll be working to a schedule that suits you, rather than a timetable prescribed by an academic institution. This means that you can improve your education at times of day convenient for you and other commitments on your time.

An online paralegal degree is more than just an academic achievement. You'll learn real skills for a real career. You may learn about court systems structure, court systems function, case law, legal application and reasoning, law and legal issues, legal writing, research and citation, interview and investigation techniques, civil litigation, and criminal law. Working as a paralegal professional, you will probably find that you perform many of the routine duties or a lawyer. There are strict regulations defining what you are allowed and not allowed to do e.g. you will not be allowed to offer legal advice to a client, but you may prepare drafts for standard contracts for final review by a qualified lawyer.

Schools are listed in alphabetical order by state then city.

Everest University Online

[Online]

Advance your career (or start a new one) without interrupting your life. At Everest University Online, you’ll get the tools to prepare for a better future. Earn your Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in fields such as Business and Criminal Justice. Take classes at the times and places you choose, balance the demands of family and a career, and get personalized, one-on-one attention from expert instructors in your field of study.
Programs:
  Criminal Justice Associate
  Criminal Justice Bachelor
  Master in Criminal Justice
  Paralegal Associate
  Paralegal Bachelor
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Kaplan University

[Online]

Earn your degree, advance your career, and achieve your goals with an online degree or certificate from Kaplan University. And do it all without missing a day of work. Kaplan University offers accredited online degree programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Technology and Design, and Paralegal Studies. Kaplan also offers Continuing Education, allowing working professionals to earn certificates in Forensic Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, and Financial Planning.
Programs:
  A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies
  Advanced Start B.S. in Criminal Justice
  Advanced Start B.S. in Paralegal Studies
  B.S. in Criminal Justice
  B.S. in Paralegal Studies
  Legal Nurse Consulting
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Keiser University eCampus Online

[Online]

For over 35 years, Keiser University has provided student-centered, quality career education. Keiser University eCampus Online offers degree programs online to prepare students for in-demand professions. Degrees are offered with a curriculum that is in pace with technology and workforce demand trends in business, criminal justice, healthcare and computer technology. Our "one-class-at-a-time" approach allows busy students to focus on their education and balance the demands of work and family.
Programs:
  Associate's - Criminal Justice
  Associate's - Paralegal
  Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
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