As the number and complexity of lawsuits continue to grow, so will the need for paralegals. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has consistently listed the paralegal/legal assistant profession among the top professions predicted to continue growing in the 21st century.

A major in Paralegal Studies will allow you to develop critical thinking skills and apply these skills in the legal field while assisting the lawyer and client. If you major in Paralegal Studies you may function as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant. Paralegals are part of the legal staff who are employed or retained by a lawyer or law office who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.