Legal and Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Science in Legal & Paralegal Studies

Students studying in courtroomThe Bachelor of Science in Legal & Paralegal Studies here at UT is a 4 year, 120 credit, undergraduate level program that can lead to a great legal career. Graduates of the Program go on to graduate or professional schools or enter the workforce in private law firms, private industry and government agencies. In addition to preparing students for careers in private law firms, students are well equipped for many alternative legal careers.

The Bachelor of Science in Legal & Paralegal Studies is fully approved by the American Bar Association. It is offered for paralegal education and provides course work and practical experiences designed to develop the knowledge and communication skills necessary for contribution to the legal profession. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. Students must take at least nine (9) semester credits of Legal Specialty courses through synchronous classroom instruction (i.e. through traditional classroom instruction or “meeting” online through supported software such as Blackboard Collaborate or Zoom allows the instructor and students to hold virtual meetings with audio and visuals).

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John J. Schlageter, Ill, J.D., Esq.
Program Director
Legal & Paralegal Studies Program
(American Bar Association Approved)
john.schlageter@utoledo.edu
419.530.7748

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Last Updated: 7/18/23