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Diploma of Paralegal Studies
- Kent, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
The ABA-approved degree prepares students to support lawyers and law firms with a working knowledge of the US legal system.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Paralegal Studies to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in paralegal studies concepts
- Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Paralegal
- Legal assistant
- Support work for lawyers and firms in research
- Trial preparation and document preparation
Curriculum
- Broad grounding in the US legal system and entry-level paralegal skills in common practice areas
- A paralegal portfolio is submitted at an exit interview before the degree is conferred.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Open-enrolment admission at the regional campuses with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Selective certificates at Kent Campus set their own criteria (some require a bachelor degree and GPA)
- English proficiency proof required for international students.
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completed in home country.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 48
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall June 1
- Spring October Submit the online application with the 70 USD non-refundable fee. Upload passport page
- English proficiency score
- Prior transcripts (secondary school
- Or bachelor degree where the certificate requires one) with certified English translations. After admission
- Provide bank statements and a Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support if sponsored. Apply for the I-20 immigration document
- Then the student visa. Bring final official transcript and diploma to International Admissions in the first semester.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,298 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Sciences and Humanities |
| Department | School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,298 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,350 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 48, Duolingo 100.