By the year 2005, the number of legal assistants is expected to nearly double, a growth rate of about 5,000 jobs per year. The supply of paralegals is slowly catching up to the increased demand for their services. So while the number of openings for legal assistants will continue to increase rapidly, competition for the jobs will also increase. The more work performed by paralegals, the greater the savings a firm can pass on to its clients. The degree program at the University of Bridgeport is approved by the American Bar Association.
Career services provide support for placement.
The Paralegal program supports each student with an active placement service for permanent career-oriented positions in a wide variety of settings. There is no fee to the student or employer for this lifetime placement service.