Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Saint Francis 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Saint Francis University

1400 Montgomery Ave, Rosemont, PA

Saint Francis University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Loretto, PA, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 2,400 students enroll at Saint Francis University yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Saint Francis University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 910 - 1140 on the SAT and in a range of 20 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 77% of which only 33% chose to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,300 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Saint Francis University has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.francis.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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $53480
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $57100
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $57130

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $40090
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $52490
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $44010

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).