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Paralegal Studies

Admission Requirements

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I. For admission to the program, an applicant must be in one of the following categories and complete the admission process below.

  1. Students who have completed the University core requirements and have nine hours of law-related classes.
  2. Students who have completed a baccalaureate degree (any discipline). Depending on the respective programs, these students may not need the law-related courses.
  3. Students who have completed 30 hours of college credit (primarily core classes) and have three years experience in a law-related position.

II. Application Process for the Program:

  1. Submission of a completed application form which is available in the Program Director’s offices or the Paralegal Studies Program office, located in the Public Affairs Arts West Building, Room 102F. Phone (208) 426-5244 to receive an application form by mail.
  2. Submission of academic transcripts; students must have a 2.75 GPA for completed academic courses.
  3. Submission of two letters of recommendation addressing academic potential and suitability for future employment within the legal profession.
  4. Submission of a written statement by the applicant regarding his/her interests in paralegal studies.

Return completed applications to:
Paralegal Studies Program
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1900