Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Stevenson 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 Maryland colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Stevenson University

Also known as USNA, Navy, Annapolis

121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD

Stevenson University is a nonprofit private institution located in Stevenson, Maryland and provides a large number of degree programs for students. SU has an annual student enrollment of over three thousand.

Areas of study offered at SU include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences

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 admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1300 - 1620 for the SAT exam and in a range of 17 - 22 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Stevenson University. This school admits about 60% of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, about 26% of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at stevenson.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $26,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $8,300. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

SU has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to learn more about Stevenson University may take a look at their website at http://www.stevenson.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USNA, Navy, Annapolis offers a bachelor's degree program in paralegal.

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $53980

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $43180

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).