Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at College of Mount St. Joseph 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 Ohio colleges that offer paralegal program.

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College of Mount St. Joseph

800 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH

College of Mount Saint Joseph is a nonprofit private institution that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. College of Mount Saint Joseph has an annual student enrollment of over 2,500.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs College of Mount St. Joseph offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to College of Mount Saint Joseph. A score between 910 to 1100 on the SAT, or 20 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. College of Mount Saint Joseph has an acceptance rate of 63 percent of which only 29 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at msj.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $4,100 for the year. Students enrolled at College of Mount St. Joseph may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

College of Mount Saint Joseph has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.msj.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of Mount St. Joseph has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

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

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).