Contact Information
Liberal Arts Building (LAB), 411
118 College Drive, #5108
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: 601.266.4310
Fax: 601.266.4172
Paralegal Studies
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PARALEGAL STUDIES
The growing demand for legal services has placed great stress on attorneys to provide efficient and effective legal assistance. Paralegals--who, as nonlawyers, are legally restricted from practicing law--assist attorneys in meeting this demand and aid in delivering legal services more efficiently and economically.
As the paralegal field continues to grow, the demand for paralegals remains high. Career opportunities for paralegals exist in private law firms, government offices, and businesses such as banks, corporations, and insurance companies. Law libraries, paralegal education, and freelance paralegal work provide additional career opportunities for paralegals.
MISSION
The mission of the Paralegal Studies program is to provide students with a well-rounded liberal arts education, including the legal terminology, concepts, and skills necessary to function effectively in the legal profession, whether in a private law firm, business, or government environment.
Paralegal Jobs
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 22 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. - National Association of Legal Assistants
