The program at Gannon University curriculum includes a strong basis of legal specialty courses that provide practical skills training. These skills are sought after by many employers. Paralegals may work in a wide variety of legal settings, law and related jobs, or even attend law school after the completion of a B.A. degree.

You Will Experience

An internship is required of legal studies/paralegal students. The location of the University in the heart of the Erie legal community makes it possible for students to experience internship opportunities in a wide variety of settings. Students experience the work of a paralegal or attorney in settings that include:?

• banks??

• corporations??

• courts (tipstaff, clerks, district attorney, public defender, etc.)??

• insurance companies??

• law firms??

• real estate offices??

You Will Achieve

Employment opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• banks??

• district attorney??

• hospital administration??

• insurance companies??

• judge?s tip staff??

• law firms??

• private investigator offices??

• public defender??

• real estate sales/property management??

You Will Earn

Following graduation, many legal studies students attend law school and obtain a juris doctor degree, which can greatly increase earning potential. With a bachelor?s degree, salaries in the field vary depending on the location and type of organization.?

• Starting salary: $35,000

• Mid-career salary: $53,000