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ACCEPTANCE RATE

89.47%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

19:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

196

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,026

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at National 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 California colleges that offer paralegal program.

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National University

5900 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA

National University is a nonprofit private institution located in La Jolla, California and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. National University has a yearly student enrollment of around 16,000.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

  • Education
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • English Language And Literature
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Services

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found at nu.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $13,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. National University has offered the following programs for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate4
Associate's Degree1
Bachelor's Degree7

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female11

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black2
Hispanic3
White4
Unknown3

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

Students who have completed the Paralegal program at National University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $28.38
    • Average Annual Salary: $59040
  • San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $34.77
    • Average Annual Salary: $72310

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

  • Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Average Hourly Rate: $27.31
    • Average Annual Salary: $56800
  • San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Average Hourly Rate: $35.91
    • Average Annual Salary: $74700

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants National University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Student Services

To help support students, National University may provide services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work