Program Description

Roosevelt's four-year degree in paralegal studies is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The ABA has an intensive review process, which means that your courses will be relevant, high quality and well-rounded.   Our paralegal graduates hold a variety of job titles including:

• Paralegal
• Legal assistant
• Claims technician
• Permitting specialist
• Administrator, legal division
• Records specialist

Paralegals often work in law firms, but can find positions with any company that relies on legal experts. Your degree could take you to:

• Private law firms
• Corporations
• Banks
• Insurance companies
• Social justice organizations
• Hospitals
• Government agencies

Graduates have gone on to attend many law schools, including:

• DePaul University
• Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law
• UIC John Marshall Law School
• Loyola University Chicago
• Michigan State University
• Saint Louis University
• Valparaiso University

Admission Requirements

• A GPA of 2.5 is required in high school.
• SAT/ACT scores optional.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6.5	6	6.5

Remarks:

• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $50,068.
• Yearly tuition fee is given.
• Foreign Credential Evaluation required