WHERE CAN A PARALEGAL DEGREE TAKE ME?
Career advancement in the area of law is limited only by the student's desire to succeed. Although the program is not a prelaw program, many Myers University graduates enter law school.

Experienced paralegals often advance into law office administration, paralegal management and human resource management. Further, several Myers University paralegal graduates have opted to start their own business, free-lancing their services to local law firms and corporations.

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR A
PARALEGAL EDUCATION?
Myers provides three different ways to earn a bachelor's degree in paralegal education. All three require identical general education classes but differ in the major classes, depending on which concentration suits the student's career goals.

Myers University offers three distinct paralegal concentrations to meet your specific career goals

WHAT IS A PARALEGAL?
Paralegals work under the general supervision of an attorney as vital and skilled members of the legal team. Paralegals are trained to perform detailed legal research, conduct interviews and investigations, prepare pleadings and other court documents, and perform numerous other tasks of equal challenge.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER A PARALEGAL CAREER?
Consider a paralegal career if you are an analytical, detail oriented person and have independent initiative. Whether you are starting a paralegal career or seeking advancement in the legal profession, David N. Myers University will prepare you.

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT
PROSPECTS FOR PARALEGALS?
Most authorities in the area of employment agree that demand for paralegals will increase well into the next century. The American Bar Association Journal and the United States Department of Labor both predict an increase in paralegal jobs. Local demand for paralegals in Cleveland increased throughout the1990s, and that trend is expected to continue in the 21st century.

WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT
THE PARALEGAL PROGRAM
AT MYERS?
The paralegal program at Myers University has one of the richest traditions in the state. For nearly 30 years, the American Bar Association (ABA) has approved the College's paralegal programs. (Myers was one of the first in Ohio to receive this important distinction.) The University is also a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF A PARALEGAL EDUCATION?
Paralegal Education prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys to utilize skills, knowledge, and comprehension to assist in the delivery of legal services. This preparation will lead to meaningful, gainful employment in sophisticated legal settings including law offices, corporate legal departments, human resource departments, in law office management and government agencies.

WHAT CONCENTRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
Recognizing the diverse employment opportunities available, Myers University offers three concentrations in the area of Paralegal Education:
-- Paralegal Studies
-- Human Resource Management
-- Legal Office Management

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