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#1 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

Mississippi Christian University
Clinton, MS

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Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$51,669

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About Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Assistant/Paralegal programs prepare individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.

Of the 3 Legal Assistant/Paralegal degrees granted each year at the Post masters certificate level, 0% percent of whom are men and the other 100% percent are women. Did you know that Mississippi has more students graduating with a degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal than any other state in the US? In fact, Mississippi granted 3 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal is $35,200.

How popular is a Post masters certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in MS

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3 degrees awarded
Post masters certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal makes up 21.43% of all Post masters certificate awarded in Mississippi

Careers

The highest paying jobs for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors include Legal Support Workers, All Other, Title Examiners, Abstractors Searchers . But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal can prepare you for are Title Examiners, Abstractors Searchers, Legal Support Workers, All Other .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
3
Female Students
3 (100%)
Male Students
(0%)

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