Paralegal
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Paralegal College Programs


As a paralegal, you will enjoy a personally and financially rewarding career . Globe University-Sioux Falls provides the college education and training you need to join this field. Our bachelor’s and associate degree programs in paralegal prepare students for positions in law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies.

To learn more about our paralegal training programs, contact our Sioux Falls campus. Call Globe University at 1-877-303-6060 to schedule a visit, discuss our program and find out about financial aid options.

Day, evening and online

The associate and bachelor's in paralegal are offered day and evening at our Sioux Falls campus and online.

Core topics

Students in the bachelor and associate degree programs cover the following topics:

  • Business communications
  • MS Office Professional
  • Legal terminology
  • Legal research
  • Torts
  • Litigation
  • Legal writing
  • Family law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Career development
  • Computer information systems
  • Keyboarding
  • Introduction to paralegal studies
  • Real estate
  • Criminal law and procedures
  • Law office procedures and technology
  • Contracts
  • Ethics for the law office
  • Probate

Students in the bachelor’s degree program also study the following:

  • Law office management
  • Interviewing and investigation
  • Corporate business structures
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Field preparation
  • Supervisory management

In addition, they select general education courses that strengthen their communication, presentation and analytical skills. Students can earn BS degrees in as little as 36 months of full time study. An AAS degree requires 21 months of full-time study.

Contact our Sioux Falls college to learn more about our paralegal college programs. Call us at 1-877-303-6060 to learn if this rewarding career is right for you.