Whether you'd like to be a paralegal, a mediator, or a legal secretary, career training in legal studies can help you prepare for a future in this field. Career options in the field of law are numerous: from now through 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that over 50,000 new positions for paralegals and legal assistants will be available. Want one? Earn your associate's or bachelor's degree in legal studies at one of the online schools listed below, and in a few years you could be qualified for a legal career.