Business
At the Woodbury location of Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB), we prepare students for exciting careers as paralegals. GU/MSB offers both a four-year bachelor’s degree and a two-year associate’s degree in paralegal studies that position graduates for rewarding jobs in the legal industry. We also provide a post-bachelor's certificate.
A growing field with good salaries
Our graduates have secured positions in:
- Law firms
- Corporate legal departments
- Legal publishers
- The military
- Government agencies
According to the US Department of Labor Statistics (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009), the paralegal profession is one of the fastest growing careers today. Salaries are good and rising quickly as demand increases. To learn whether the paralegal field is the right one for you, call our Woodbury location to get talk with an admissions representative at 651-730-5100 or send an e-mail to get started.
Paralegal programs offered at our Woodbury campus
We offer the following programs that prepare students for paralegal careers:
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Paralegal: Employers increasingly require applicants for positions as legal assistants and paralegals to have a bachelor’s’ degree. Students in our BS paralegal studies program take advanced courses in specific areas of the law, such as contracts, family law and criminal law.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal: This seven-quarter degree program prepares students for jobs as legal assistants and also serves as a foundation for a four-year degree in paralegal.
Certificate in Paralegal. This program requires three quarters of full-time study. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree in almost any field are eligible to enroll in this program. They build on their bachelor's degrees to establish solid careers.
Internships, practical training and online options
Students in the degree programs complete a paralegal internship unless they are already working in the legal field. Our graduates have practical experience even before they enter the job market. Many students take some or all of the paralegal classes online through GU/MSB's online program, allowing them to fit the coursework into their busy lives.
If you would like to find out more about paralegal degrees at GU/MSB-Woodbury, call us at 651-730-5100 to speak with an admissions representative who can answer your questions. Or send us an e-mail to start exploring your options.
Globe University/ Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) in Woodbury is one of 13 locations that are also part of the Globe Education Network. Other members include Utah Career College , Institute of Production and Recording (Edina, MN), Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network provides academic and operational support and manages shared resources that benefit students. Through approved consortium agreements, students are able to earn credit for coursework from member schools.