The ABA’s approval of the programs raises the bar for the profession, and will, quite assuredly, attract more students, and pave the way for further opportunities in the field.
The ABA’s action designates Beckfield College as the only post-secondary educational school in Northern Kentucky with ABA approved paralegal programs. As well, it ranks the institution as among only three with ABA approved paralegal programs in Greater Cincinnati.
The ABA is recognized for its high standards, and as the go to authority in the legal profession regarding law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to help lawyers and judges, and undertakings to help improve the legal system for the public. The organization currently has almost 400,000 members.
Diane Wolfer, President, Beckfield College, expressed her pride regarding the ABA approval. She was quoted as saying in the press release that: “In the last five years, an average of 87% of our Legal Studies graduates are working in their career field or related field of choice. All past and future graduates will now be able to say they received an ABA approved education.”
Beckfield College offers degree programs in a variety of fields. Since 1984, residents of Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana residents have benefited from the opportunities the institution offers.