SIU Paralegal Studies Program

Welcome New Students!

orientation

New student orientation held on August 27, 2009

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As we start a new semester, we would like to recognize our recent graduates

May 2009

Congratulations to our May 2009 graduates. This class had an eventfull graduation week. Due to the May 08, 2009 storm, their graduation was held on May 11, 2009 by the light of generators as there was no power on campus.

August 2009 graduates

Gretchen

Gretchen Bode

porsha and jade

Jade Conway and Porsha Shumate

Golf tee

Don't forget about the 5th Annual Paralegal Studies Golf Scramble

October 3, 2009

Click on the link below to view and print registration packet

2009 Scramble Pamphlet

Congratulations on your retirement

Elizabeth J. Dibble!

Jeane Dibble

Jeane Dibble and Ken Hughes

After 25 years of service, Elizabeth J. Dibble has decided to retire from our program. We would like to thank her for her dedication and hard work in helping to make the Paralegal Studies Program here at SIUC a success.

Jeane Dibble's Retirement Dinner

Retirement Dinner for Jeane

Scales of Justice

Why you should choose Paralegal Studies

You will gain a working knowledge into the intricacies of legal research, writing, and legal theory, making SIU’s Paralegal Studies Program an excellent law school preparation.

Many paralegal students are accepted to SIU School of Law as well as many others across the country. (Angie Scott 1997 graduate of the Paralegal Studies program and was ranked the #2 graduate of the 2000 SIUC Law School class).

An ABA approved Paralegal degree ensures many career opportunities. Not only can you practice as a professional paralegal with a law office, corporation, or an administrative agency, but your degree also opens the door to unique employment options. Our graduates hold such positions as Trust Officer, Legal Arbitrator, and Grants Administrator for the State of Illinois.

The Paralegal Studies program also supports student groups, such as the LEX Honor Society and the Organization of Paralegal Students (OPS)

There ARE jobs available for our graduates.

We have the only 4 year Bachelor of Science Paralegal program in Illinois that is approved by the American Bar Association.

According the Illinois Paralegal Association, the average yearly salary in Illinois for a paralegal is $56,000.

Paralegal Studies Program

Faner Hall Room 4425 Mail Code 4540
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1000 Faner Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901

parl@siu.edu

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