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    "page_intro": "<h1>The Legal Studies Programs, offered through the Graduate, International, Compliance, and Legal Studies office at Delaware Law School can serve as a springboard to your legal career. The purpose of the Legal Studies Programs is to provide an outstanding education in the theory and philosophy of law and ethical responsibility for paralegals. The Legal Studies Programs prepare paralegals to work under the direct supervision of attorneys.</h1>",
    "page_content": "<p>You don&rsquo;t have to become an attorney to have a legal career. Paralegals enjoy exciting careers in a variety of legal settings. In addition to law firms, paralegals work in corporate legal departments, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and judicial environments. Paralegals with a nursing background can be found working at insurance companies, medical companies, and hospitals.</p>\r\n<p>At Delaware Law, students can choose from a wide range of professional degree and certificate options in paralegal studies. Delaware Law School offers a<a href=\"ipl://94//W10=////\"> bachelor's degree or associate's degree</a> in legal studies. Additionally, a <a href=\"ipl://96//W10=////\">general paralegal certificate</a> is offered, as well as <a href=\"ipl://96//W10=////\">legal specialty concentrations</a> which are tailored to a student's interest in areas such as <a href=\"ipl://355//W10=////\">corporate law</a>, <a href=\"ipl://360//W10=////\">health law,</a> <a href=\"ipl://357//W10=////\">criminal law,</a> <a href=\"ipl://362//W10=////\">estate administration</a>, and <a href=\"ipl://358//W10=////\">litigation</a>. The Certificate can be completed in just one summer and can be used to jumpstart a legal career by the fall.</p>\r\n<div>\r\n<div style=\"float: left; width: 30%;\"><a href=\"https://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals/\"><img src=\"irl://2841//\" alt=\"ABA Approved\" width=\"95%\" /></a></div>\r\n<div style=\"float: right; width: 70%;\">\r\n<p>With our reputation for excellence, our graduates have found fulfilling careers throughout the region and beyond. Our degree and certificate options are approved by the American Bar Association, the leading organization for legal professionals and academic programs.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h3><strong>LEGAL STUDIES ACADEMIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES</strong></h3>\r\n<p>The overarching goal of Legal Studies programs is the practical training and development of qualified individuals, fostering an understanding and appreciation of the law and ethical responsibilities under the supervision of attorneys. Prepare for a successful career as a paralegal through the guidance of experienced attorney faculty and our ABA-approved coursework. The training aims to enhance your ability to adapt and grow with changes in the legal environment. The objective of the Legal Studies Programs is to reflect the prevailing ethical and educational standards for paralegals established by the American Bar Association to deliver competent and effective legal services to all segments of society.</p>\r\n<p>Through the variety of programs offered at Delaware Law, you can learn the skills you need to be a successful paralegal in a wide array of legal specialties, as well as learning general paralegal skills that can be transferred across all fields of law. Regardless of your background and experience, Delaware Law School provides you with the opportunity to enter, or expand your reach in, an exciting paralegal career.</p>\r\n<h5>PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES</h5>\r\n<p>Students who do not wish to commit to a degree program, or who are seeking additional knowledge in a particular legal area, may attend classes as a <a href=\"ipl://193//W10=////\">non-matriculated</a> student by taking up to three qualified courses before committing to a program. Choose from courses such as: contracts, torts, ethics, legal research, and more.</p>\r\n<div>\r\n<div style=\"float: left; width: 65%;\">\r\n<h3>PROUD TO RECEIVE A LISTING AS THE ONLY \"BEST IN STATE\" OF DELAWARE -&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.paralegaledu.org/top-bachelors-degree-programs-in-paralegal-studies/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TOP BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM IN PARALEGAL STUDIES</a>&nbsp;AND&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.paralegaledu.org/post-degree-paralegal-certificate-programs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TOP POST-DEGREE PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM</a>&nbsp;BY PARALEGALEDU.ORG!</h3>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style=\"float: right; width: 30%;\"><img src=\"irl://1995//\" alt=\"Paralegal Awards\" width=\"95%\" /></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<p>It is important to note that paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. Paralegals work under the direct supervision of attorneys. The Legal Studies Programs adhere to this definition of paralegal found in the &ldquo;Guidelines for the Approval of Paralegal Education Programs,&rdquo; American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals, effective September 1, 2013, page 3.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&ldquo;A legal assistant or paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training, or work experience, who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.&rdquo;</em></p>\r\n<h3>CAMPUS AND CAREER SERVICES</h3>\r\n<p>While students may take some courses online, most classes are offered on the Delaware Law School's Wilmington campus. The Legal Studies Programs are affiliated with the law school, which gives students access to a range of professional services, including the vast resources of the Delaware Law Library. As a Legal Studies student, you will receive expert career advising at our Career Development Office. Each of the career counselors is a licensed attorney who will work with you on career development issues, including building your r&eacute;sum&eacute;, writing cover letters, networking, and interviewing.</p>\r\n<hr />\r\n<h2>Virtual Campus Tours</h2>\r\n<div style=\"width: 100%;\">\r\n<div style=\"float: left; width: 45%;\">\r\n<h3>Aerial Campus Tour</h3>\r\n<p>Want a quick overview of our campus? Check out our aerial campus tour.</p>\r\n<script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"//static.cdn-ec.viddler.com/js/arpeggio/v3/build/main-built.js\"></script>\r\n<div class=\"viddler-auto-embed\" data-embed-id=\"kmlILswqVp\" data-video-id=\"1217f0ac\" data-width=\"100%\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style=\"float: right; width: 45%;\">\r\n<h3>Campus Tour</h3>\r\n<p>Want a more in-depth tour, much like the one you would receive during an in-person, on-campus visit? 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