Many students who enjoy law and would like to work in a law-related environment are either unable or not ready to make the commitment required for obtaining a law degree. Such students may find that a paralegal career interests them.
Paralegals work as assistants to attorneys.
With the rapid increase in legal fees, the paralegal field has been a high growth area. Increasingly, employers are looking for those with training either from a paralegal institute or from a college or university. In setting up the paralegal program, MTSU contacted a number of area attorneys. Lawyers generally indicated that they preferred to employ individuals who hold bachelor's degrees. Paralegals work as assistants to lawyers.