2+2 for students who complete the Legal Assisting Technology Program

This program is designed for students who have completed the associate degree in legal assisting at Shawnee State and who wish to attend law school or to pursue any career—either traditional or nontraditional—which requires paralegal skills or a paralegal background. Some examples of career opportunities for graduates of our program are internal revenue officer, clerk of courts, veterans claims examiner, and computer litigation support.

Further, the business background, coupled with the legal assisting concentration, enables the graduate to secure employment in the business sector. The graduate may desire employment outside of the traditional law firm setting or legal environment. Many businesses, such as corporations, insurance companies, or banking institutions, may provide employment opportunities for graduates. Small businesses also utilize individuals who possess a business background. The federal and state governments offer a wide array of employment possibilities for graduates, as well. The addition of the business courses with the legal assisting concentration may greatly enhance the employment possibilities for a graduate who possesses such a degree.

All required courses in the associate degree legal assisting program (68 hours) count toward the baccalaureate requirements. After transferring the legal assisting credits, the bachelor of science student needs to complete 22 hours of the General Education Program requirements and 36 hours of the Business Core.