This helps assure the high quality of graduating paralegal professionals. The general education credits may be applied toward a four year degree in a number of disciplines. Paralegal students are encouraged to earn a Bachelor's degree. Students with most Bachelor's degrees can take just the paralegal classes and obtain the A.A. degree in Paralegal Studies. The University of Louisville is committed to providing equal educational opportunities at the lowest possible cost.
Financial aid is available to many students.
Most of the courses necessary for this degree may be taken in the evenings at the Belknap Campus. Many of the courses are also offered at the Shelby Campus. The U.S. Department of labor Reports list the paralegal profession among the fastest growing job markets of the next decade. The program cannot guarantee job placement, but local employers report that there are a substantial number of positions for qualifies paralegals. The University Career Center, frequently contacted by prospective employers, assists students in finding suitable employment.