Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Latter – day Saints Business College teaches students to perform legal research, as well as drafting, investigatory record-keeping, and other administrative functions related to the legal system. Students who graduate the program will perform these functions under the supervision of an attorney or in a court and will gain instruction from the program in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and other legal specializations. Get more details below including other Utah colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Latter – day Saints Business College

Also known as LDS Business College

5588 South Green Street, Murray, UT

Latter - day Saints Business College is a two year career school, which provides high quality education and training for its students. Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions and Studies

Based on recent program completion reports gathered, over 670 students were awarded degrees with about 26% of students who start the program complete it. More than twenty different programs are offered at Latter - day Saints Business College, with an Associates degree being the highest degree granted. The more popular enrolled programs are listed below:

• General Studies
• Bookkeeping
• Business Administration
• Interior Design
• Accounting

To help support students, Latter - day Saints Business College may offer student services like:

• Distance learning
• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Employment search assistance

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities has accredited the program courses of Latter - day Saints Business College for over thirty-seven straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LDS Business College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Description

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, paralegals and legal assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Salt Lake City, UT
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $45180

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Description

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, title examiners, abstractors, and searchers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Salt Lake City, UT
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $50280

Legal Support Workers, All Other

Description

All legal support workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).