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Beckfield College Announces ABA Approval of Paralegal Programs by Rebecca E. Neely
The college’s Legal Studies ABA approved programs include the Associated of Applied Science, and the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies, as well as the Post-Degree Academic Certificate in Paralegal Studies.
The ABA’s approval of the programs raises the bar for
caliber of paralegal education which the school provides
the profession, and will, quite assuredly, attract more
and is a credit to the faculty, staff and students of
students, and pave the way for further opportunities in
Beckfield College. It is confirmation that the program
the field.
meets the very rigorous standards that the ABA requires. Beckfield’s paralegal program will be one of
The ABA’s action designates Beckfield College as the
the few in the Northern Kentucky/Southwest Ohio area
only post-secondary educational school in Northern
to have ABA approval.”
Kentucky with ABA approved paralegal programs. As well, it ranks the institution as among only three with
Diane Wolfer, President, Beckfield College, expressed
ABA approved paralegal programs in Greater Cincinnati.
her pride regarding the ABA approval. She was quoted as saying in the press release that: “In the last
The ABA is recognized for its high standards, and as
five years, an average of 87% of our Legal Studies
the go to authority in the legal profession regarding
graduates are working in their career field or related
law school accreditation, continuing legal education,
field of choice. All past and future graduates will
information about the law, programs to help lawyers
now be able to say they received an ABA approved
and judges, and undertakings to help improve the legal
education.”
system for the public. The organization currently has almost 400,000 members.
Beckfield College offers degree programs in a variety of fields. Since 1984, residents of Kentucky, Ohio, and
Brian J. O’Connell, Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl in
Indiana residents have benefited from the opportunities
Cincinnati, was quoted as saying in the press release
the institution offers.
at Beckfield College’s website: “The ABA certification is a major accomplishment. It is recognition of the high
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