MPS Paralegal Studies at George Washington University

Programme overview

George Washington University's ABA-approved master of professional studies in paralegal studies provides students with the knowledge and skills employers seek, including those in written and oral communication; critical thinking and analysis; problem-solving; technological savvy; and professionalism. Courses are designed in conjunction with the legal, governmental, business, financial, and international communities to ensure they are relevant and marketable. As a result, program graduates are prepared to work in demanding legal environments.

Faculty: College of Professional Studies | Department: Graduate Programs, College of Professional Studies | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

With the approval of the program director, students can choose to take an independent study in place of one of the required courses listed above. See CPS regulations for additional information regarding enrollment status and time limits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed, course-by-course evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grade-point average (GPA), United

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cps.gwu.edu/international-student-admissions

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