EKU Online: Paralegal Degrees

Approved by the American Bar Association, the EKU paralegal program is an elite program of study that matches your personal and professional goals.

Succeed. EKU's unique combination of online coursework, a 1-week, on-campus experience and an internship means that graduates are prepared for their future endeavors. After completing the majority of your coursework online, you will join faculty members and classmates on EKU's Richmond campus for an intensive, week-long session that includes research, writing, discussions on ethics, and tips for a successful paralegal job search. You will also participate in an internship in the location of your choice. This format positions graduates to pursue their professional goals with confidence.

Get certified. Because our program includes a 1-week, on-campus educational experience, it has the distinction of being approved by the American Bar Association, meaning you will be qualified to sit for many state certified paralegal exams upon graduation.

Learn from the experts. All of our faculty hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Ph.D. and our part-time faculty are practicing attorneys, judges and elected officials. The EKU paralegal program is a respected charter member of the American Association for Paralegal Education.

Continue a tradition of excellence. EKU is a regionally-accredited, brick-and-mortar institution that is ranked among the nation's best colleges and has been educating students for more than a century. Our graduates are successfully employed at many of the top legal employers throughout the region.

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of individuals employed as paralegals and legal assistants will increase dramatically by 2018. 

As the profession grows, graduates of accredited, ABA-approved degree programs will stand apart.

Whether you are looking to enter the paralegal workforce quickly with the best possible skills or want a more in-depth understanding of paralegal science, EKU has the degree program for you. 

Kentucky law prohibits paralegals from engaging in the practice of law. Completion of the Paralegal Studies major and/or receipt of a degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies/Sciences does not entitle one to practice law or render legal advice, except as provided by law. See: Kentucky Supreme Court Rule 3.700 and Kentucky Revised Statutes 524.130.