Paralegal Studies, AS

Degree Requirements

Students can earn an Associate of Science degree with this major

Paralegal Studies Requirements: 8 courses, 32 credits

Required Courses (5 courses, 20 credits)

LAWU-101	Ethics and Legal Practice Skills	4
LAWU-211	Litigation	4
LAWU-221	Law of Contracts	4
LAWU-301	Legal Research and Writing I	4
LAWU-401	Legal Research and Writing II	4

Electives (3 courses, 12 credits)

At least one elective course must be a legal specialty class. For a list of electives, see the list under "Law Major Requirements." Students may choose LAWU-521, Paralegal Internship, as an elective.

Note: Transfer students working toward an associate’s degree must take four LAWU courses at Suffolk.