Individuals seeking a relatively quick path to a law career, or a stepping stone toward becoming a lawyer may be interested in a paralegal studies program. After studying subjects like the court system, legal terminology and documentation, graduates can take the paralegal certification testing.

A bachelor’s degree is a four-year undergraduate degree and is the standard for higher education throughout most of the world. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned at state universities, at private universities, at community colleges and via online universities.