Paralegals frequently choose Pre-Law, Political Science, Criminal Justice Administration, English, computer studies, or business. Majors in other disciplines might be especially appropriate to students who want to work in a law firm with a specialized interest. Students who choose not to become a paralegal find themselves in a better position with a bachelor's degree than with only paralegal training or an associate's degree. The classes designated as Paralegal Studies are taught by area attorneys, all with law degrees. Other courses offered in the program are taught by full time MTSU faculty members.
Law schools prefer to teach areas of substantive law themselves.
The Pre-Law and Political Science Majors are popular, but certainly not exclusive avenues, to law school. MTSU takes the position that its program is already subject to adequate supervision as a regular university program accountable to the State Board of Regents. However, students transferring credits in paralegal studies from other accredited state institutions that award college credit will be required to take a minimum of nine hours in Paralegal Studies at MTSU and fulfill all collateral requirements or their equivalent. Students are required to have a C average or better in all classes counted toward the paralegal minor or the collateral requirements for this minor.