Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 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 Arkansas colleges that offer paralegal program.

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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Also known as UA Fort Smith; UAFS

1520 Martin Luther King Dr, Little Rock, AR

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Fort Smith, AR and publically funded. Enrollment at UAFS exceeds 7,800 per year.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Precision Production
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Mechanic And Repair Technology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Very common test scores among applicants admitted to UAFS are in the range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 1390 - 1760 for the SAT exam. 56% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 61 percent choose to attend. For complete information on school admissions, simply reach out to the school or complete the form on our page today.

Tuition & fees at UAFS are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $4,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $10,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,700. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

UAFS offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Tennis (NCAA Division II)
• Track and Field, X-Country (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to see more about University of Arkansas - Fort Smith may check out their website at www.uafs.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 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

Salary & Wages

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $43440

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

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $36160

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).