Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Missouri Western State 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 Missouri colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Missouri Western State University

500 E College St, Marshall, MO

Western, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Western has a yearly student enrollment of over 6,100.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Western offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $5,400 and nonresidents pay $9,900 for the year. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,500 per year. Missouri Western State University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The mascot for Missouri Western State University is the "Griffons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.missouriwestern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Missouri Western State University has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

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

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).