PARALEGAL
STUDIES PROGRAM

If you are looking for a career that offers prestige and excitement, one in which you can positively affect the lives of others, then consider a career as a paralegal. Supervised by an attorney, paralegals apply knowledge of law and legal procedures to assist attorneys, clients, and business organizations by performing such tasks as conducting legal research; drafting legal documents; interviewing clients and witnesses; and assisting attorneys in depositions, hearings, and trials.

The Paralegal Studies program at The University of Mississippi prepares students for this fast-paced and rapidly growing career field, honing the skills and attributes employers are looking for. The program also serves as a firm foundation for those students who plan to attend law school.

Degree requirements for Bachelor of Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Studies Listserv

Career Opportunities

• Private law firms
• Banks
• Corporations
• Insurance Agencies
• Legal Clinics
• Courts
• Accounting Firms
• Engineering Firms
• Title Companies
• Construction Companies
• Legal Aid Offices
• State and Local Government Agencies in areas such as:
  
  • Welfare
  • Family Law
  • Health Care
  • Landlord, Tenant
  • Disability Benefits
  • Unemployment Benefits
  • Social Security