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Paralegal Studies, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Tulane University

Tulane University, United States

Programme overview

A Paralegal Studies major within the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, a degree-completion programme for adult learners, working professionals, veterans and transfer students. It combines legal training in research, writing, ethics and law office practice with interdisciplinary study, and a Paralegal Certificate is earned on completion; ABA-approved since 1981, reapproved in 2023.

Faculty: School of Professional Advancement  |  Duration: 120 credit hours  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

120 credit hours with 2.00 minimum GPA; 33-credit major (24-credit paralegal core, two PAIS interdisciplinary courses, and a practicum or capstone seminar). Minimum 45 credits in residence and 60 credits at 2000 level or above.

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Application information

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.

First-year entry in the Fall semester; application timelines are Early Decision (November 1), Early Action (November 10), Early Decision II (January 15) and Regular Decision (January 15).

Transfer students enter in the Fall or Spring semester.

First-year Early Decision application deadline is November 1 with decisions by December 15 and an enrollment deposit deadline of January 15; Early Action deadline is November 10 with decisions by January 10 and a deposit deadline of May 1.

First-year Early Decision II application deadline is January 15 with decisions by February 15 and a deposit deadline of March 1; Regular Decision application deadline is January 15 with decisions by April 1 and a deposit deadline of May 1.

First-year applications open on August 1 and are submitted through the Common Application; the SAT or ACT is not required for admission but is considered when submitted, and is recommended for academic merit scholarship consideration.

Transfer application deadlines: Spring entry October 15; Fall early (non-binding) February 1; Fall regular April 15, with rolling decisions. Applicants apply through the Common Application and ACT or SAT scores are optional.

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