Fancy studying law during your free time? Well, with an online associate's degree in paralegal studies, you can.
Why it's an attractive option: According to Babb, online paralegal studies degree programs allow students to learn the language of the law in the same manner as an on-campus program. The upside to the online method, however, is that it gives students "the flexibility of being able to work during the day and tend to family needs, while learning a new field," says Babb.
What you might learn: Courses in legal research and writing are just a small portion of what a paralegal studies degree entails. In fact, the College Board notes that students may also learn how to utilize the resources of a law library, use legal databases, and draft briefs.
