Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Grand View University 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 Iowa colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Grand View University

1 University Place, Lamoni, IA

Grand View University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Des Moines, IA and operated as a private institution. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at Grand View University exceeds two thousand yearly.

Areas of study offered at GVC include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common exam scores among applicants admitted to GVC are in the range of 19 to 23 on the ACT, or 1150 to 1410 on the SAT exam. An estimated 90 percent of all applicant were accepted at GVC, with 40 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $3,900 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

GVC offers several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at www.grandview.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Grand View University offers a bachelor's degree program in paralegal.

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

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).