Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Mount Aloysius 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Mount Aloysius College

Also known as Moravian Theological Seminary

1200 Main St, Bethlehem, PA

Mount Aloysius College provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cresson, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About a thousand students enroll at Mount Aloysius College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Mount Aloysius College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1190 - 1470 on the SAT and in a range of 16 - 21 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Mount Aloysius College. Mount Aloysius College admits about 70% of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 39% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at mtaloy.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,500 per year. Students enrolled at Mount Aloysius College may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Mount Aloysius College Mounties participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.mtaloy.edu/home/.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Moravian Theological Seminary has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate'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

Salary & Wages

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $46010

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).