About the course

Students in Legal Studies, a major offered by the Department of Politics and Government, have great opportunities for learning and growth, both as individuals and within the paralegal field as a whole. The Department of Politics and Government provides a variety of resources for Legal Studies majors including internship opportunities, small class sizes, as well as full-time faculty or experienced practitioners teaching all levels of coursework. The Legal Studies curriculum is designed to provide specialized knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment as a paralegal. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. Students preparing for law school should consult with the pre-law advisor to determine which courses are appropriate for them. The paralegal profession is one of the nation?s fastest growing careers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Legal Studies program prepares students for a career as a paralegal in public and private law offices, corporate law departments, and government agencies. Students learn how lawyers think and how to communicate effectively with both lawyers and laymen. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Normal
Spring (January), 2024	Normal
Summer (May), 2024	Normal
Fall (September), 2024	Normal
Spring (January), 2025	Normal
Summer (May), 2025	Normal
Fall (September), 2025	Normal
Spring (January), 2026	Normal
Summer (May), 2026	Normal

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Illinois State University - INTO USA

Official academic records, from all schools attended (in original language and an official word for word English translation)

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, TOEFL pBT- 550 , IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Illinois State University - INTO USA. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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