Obtain skills needed to work in the legal profession as a Paralegal
or Legal Assistant. This program is approved by the American Bar
Association. The certificate is fully transferable into the
Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies.
Certificate Program and Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have an associate degree or equivalent (60 credits)
from an accredited school or college that includes at least 18 credits
in Liberal Arts courses.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. To apply, complete
the Application
for Part-Time Undergraduate Study, or call 315-443-3261 for
an application.
Students must complete 26 credits consisting of the 7 required
courses below and one elective
course of your choice. Click on the course name for a complete
description.
LGL 201—Introduction
to Legal Systems/Legal Ethics
LGL 202—Legal
Research and Writing
LGL 205—Law
Office Technology
LGL 301—Tort
Law
LGL 304—Contracts
and Commercial Law
LGL 305—Property
and Real Estate
LGL 401—Civil
Practice and Litigation
Information on paralegal resources can be found at the links
here.
Further information on the Legal
Studies Program is available on the web, by e-mailing us at
parttime@uc.syr.edu, or
by calling our academic advisors at 315-443-3261.
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