Legal Studies

Paralegal

LSU's Paralegal Studies Program is Louisiana's only non-credit, certificate program approved by the American Bar Association. Students must complete eight academic courses, a 150-hour internship, Court Day, and a one-day legal ethics seminar in order to receive the Certificate of Completion. The program can be completed in one year as a full time student or take up to two and a half years as a part time student. Most classes are held in the evening. Job placement is provided. Total tuition is $4,255 plus books.

Notary Public

LSU's Notary Public Preparatory Course prepares you to take the State notary exam, which is given twice a year in June and December. The instructor is an attorney who has over 16 years teaching experience. Your tuition includes the official Study Guide. And, LSU guarantees its course! If you do not pass the State exam after taking this course, you can take it one more time, free of charge!

Financial Aid & Scholarships

There are two loans available for paralegal students. You can look at these loans at the following web addresses:

• Campus Federal Credit Union - 225-769-8841 - www.campusfederal.org
  
• Wells Fargo Education Connection - www.wellsfargo.com/student
  

There are also some scholarships that you can apply for through the paralegal associations at the following web addresses:

• Louisiana State Paralegal Association - www.la-paralegals.org
  
• Baton Rouge Paralegal Association - www.brparalegals.org
  
• Louisiana Legal Secretaries, Inc. - www.louisianalegalsecretaries.com
  

Dates and Information
Download Application to Paralegal Studies Program