Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at University of Northwestern Ohio 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 Ohio colleges that offer paralegal program.

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University of Northwestern Ohio (NEOMED)

4209 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH

History

The University of Northwestern Ohio was founded in 1920 as the Northwestern School of Commerce. Over the last 90 years the school has gone through several name changes, finally arriving at its current name in 2000. UNOH is located in Lima, Ohio, and houses five colleges on its campus:

College of Business

College of Applied Technologies

College of Health Professions

College of Occupational Professions

Graduate College

UNOH is a low cost private institution that has no additional out of state tuition fees.

Academics

UNOH offers certificate, diploma, bachelors and masters degree programs. Additionally, UNOH offers online courses for a majority of its programs to accommodate distance learners and provide flexible scheduling. The goal of the institution is to deliver a quality education to individuals and help make them productive members of society.

Some of the programs offers:

• Automotive
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition/Refrigeration
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Legal Assisting
• Health Care Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at UNOH should complete and submit an application which will then be reviewed and responded to by the admissions staff within four weeks. If accepted, students will either receive full or conditional acceptance with full acceptance having no restrictions and conditional acceptance being for one semester to see whether normal academic progress is achieved.

Financial aid is also available. UNOH asks that students check local scholarships and apply prior to the deadline along with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), after which eligibility for federal aid will be determined by the Student Aid Report (SAR). Further queries can be made to the financial aid office.

Athletics

The UNOH Racers compete in the NAIA in the WHAC conference. UNOH is the only university in the United States to own a race track and to offer scholarships for motorsports.

Sports programs:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Motorsports
• Cheerleading

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

• Akron, OH
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $42060

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

• Akron, OH
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $37870

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).