Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Saint Mary – of – the – Woods 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 Indiana colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Saint Mary – of – the – Woods College

Also known as St Mary-of-the-Woods College

2701 Spring St, Fort Wayne, IN

Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN, in a predominantly rural area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at St Mary-of-the-Woods College exceeds 1,600 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1250 - 1610 on the SAT and between 19 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College. 51% of applicants are accepted to Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College, of which 79% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,000. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.smwc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St Mary-of-the-Woods College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Fort Wayne, IN
  • Total Employment: 370
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $41600

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

• Fort Wayne, IN
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $35630

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).