Kaplan University is an online university that offers an MS in legal studies. The program requires 55 credit hours, and the total cost is about $20,000. Financial aid is available. You can specialize in health care delivery, state and local government, legal systems and the media or education and the legal system.
online.kaplanuniversity.edu
866-527-5268
George Washington University offers both online and on-campus programs leading to a master's in paralegal studies. The curriculum is identical online and on campus, and requires 12 courses including a thesis. You can specialize in government law, intellectual property or international law. Costs must be determined by an admissions director.
George Washington University School of Professional Education
2020 K Street NW, Lower Level
Washington, DC 20006
onlinegwu.com
866.232.0232 Ext. 3421
If your long-term goal is to become a lawyer, an MA degree may better prepare you for law school. Although the credits you earn will not be transferable, you may get a preview of some course work that will be required in law school. If your career goal is the paralegal profession, you should investigate master's and bachelor's degree and certificate programs before choosing the program that is right for you. Certification is required to be a paralegal, and some firms require that their paralegals have a BA degree.