Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Southern Utah 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 Utah colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Southern Utah University

150 E College Ave, Ephraim, UT

SUU is a public institution located in Cedar City, Utah and provides a large number of program options for students. Over eight thousand students enroll at SUU annually.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 19 to 26 on the ACT, or 1350 to 1700 on the SAT. 76% of those students that apply are accepted to Southern Utah University, of which 42 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at suu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $5,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,100 for the year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Southern Utah University is the "Thunderbirds", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit the SUU website to get a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern Utah University offers an associate'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

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).