Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at University of Evansville 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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University of Evansville (UE)

801 National Rd West, Richmond, IN

University of Evansville is a nonprofit private institution located in Evansville, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. UE has an annual student enrollment of over 2,900.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Very common test scores among applicants accepted to UE are within the range of 23 - 28 for the ACT exam, or 1530 - 1850 for the SAT exam. 83% of those who apply are admitted to this school, of which 21 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at evansville.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $32,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $5,400 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for University of Evansville is the "Purple Aces", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to get more about UE may check out their website at http://www.evansville.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

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).