This degree program was designed for those with an interest in entering the paralegal profession. Not only will students learn practical and analytical skills that will help them around any law office, they will also have a deeper understanding of law and all it entails. Those students who wish to further their legal studies and go to law school will find this program gives them a solid educational foundation that will help prepare them for the competitive world of law school.
Courses in this program offer students a well-rounded academic foundation that not only emphasizes analytical thinking, but also stresses reading comprehension and communication skills. Students will develop the practical skills needed to enter this highly competitive job market. The program focuses on the knowledge, skills and values needed to succeed as a professional in the legal industry. Along the way, students will develop self-discipline, interpersonal skills and ethical principles.
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree program offers students the education and training they need if they're interested in pursuing a career in the legal industry. Individuals interested in pursuing law or graduate school will greatly benefit from this intense program. Students interested in other areas of law, including those students who wish to become arbitrators, mediators, patent agents, title examiners, legislative assistants, lobbyists, political office holders, corporate executives, journalists, abstractors, claims examiners, compliance and enforcement inspectors, health or social workers, legal psychology experts or jury consultants, will also learn and gain great insight into the legal profession from this program.