Profile of Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program: Eastern Kentucky UniversityParalegal Programs in Kentucky - Paralegal Programs in the United States Description and details about the paralegal or legal assistant program at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky.
School: Eastern Kentucky University
Location: Richmond, Kentucky
Program Name: Paralegal Programs
Degrees/Certificates/Diplomas: Bachelor of Arts, Associate in Arts
Profile:
Eastern Kentucky University currently serves more than 15,000 students a year. It was founded in 1906 and is located in the city of Richmond in Kentucky State. The class size at the university is quite small with a low student to faculty ration of 17:1. The university offers students a choice of more than 168 different courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Paralegal Programs available at Eastern Kentucky University consist of a Baccalaureate degree, a Minor in Paralegal Science, an Associate degree and a post baccalaureate certificate. The Baccalaureate degree is a regular four year program with a total curriculum of 128 hours that consists of a major, electives, general education and supporting courses. The Minor in Paralegal Science of Eastern Kentucky University is a program for students studying for their bachelor degrees who wish for a background in paralegal skills. It has a requirement of 18 hours. The Associate degree requires 21 months of full time study. It is a 65 hour course suitable for students with no previous degree. The Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is a nine month course meant for students with a previous baccalaureate degree who wish to work as a legal assistant. Facilities at the university consist of a law library and modern computer labs. Evening, online and television classes are also available. All courses provide internships and are approved by the American Bar Association.
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