ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
Mississippi
Mississippi University for Women, Columbus |
Mississippi University for Women
Paralegal Studies Program
College of Business and Legal Studies
Reneau Hall, Room 229
Columbus, MS 39701-5800
P. O. Box W-940
Director: Wesley H. Garrett, Esq.
Telephone: 662.241.6401
Facsimile: 662.329.7458
Type of Institution: Public, 4 yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Minimum length of time to complete program: 124 classroom hours, approx. 3.5-4 yrs
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
http://web2.muw.edu/index.php/business
Description: MUW was the first public institution chartered as a women's college in the United States.
It is now coeducational. The Paralegal Studies program was established in 1970 and approved by the ABA
in 1987. The program offers a four-year Baccalaureate Degree.
University of Southern Mississippi
Paralegal Studies Program (Hattiesburg & Gulf Park Campuses)
Department of Political Science
118 College Drive #5108
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5108
Director: Subrina L. Cooper, J.D.
Telephone: 601.266.4310
Fax: 601.266.4172
Type of Instiution: Public, 4 yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts
Minimum length of time to complete program: 4 yrs for 124 semester hour program
Internships: Elective
For more information:
www.usm.edu
Description: The Paralegal program at the University of Southern Mississippi was established in 1974 and approved by the American Bar Association in 1990. It has two full-time faculty members, who are both attorneys. Southern Miss. Has an active paralegal society which promotes professional events, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. Internships are encouraged. The program is housed in the Political Science Department, but has its own director, with about 80 majors. An Advisory Committee of dedicated paralegals, lawyers, and other interested people, guides the program.
