Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Maryville University of Saint Louis 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 Missouri colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Maryville University of Saint Louis

3547 S Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Maryville University of Saint Louis exceeds 3,700 annually.

Areas of study available at Maryville University of Saint Louis include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students admitted to Maryville University of Saint Louis score in a range of 23 to 27 on the ACT exam. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 43% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending Maryville University of Saint Louis. Maryville University of Saint Louis may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Maryville University of Saint Louis has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.maryville.edu.

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $47280

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $43000

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).