Degree Requirements
Certificate Requirements: 6 courses, 24 credits
Students should note that only the classes listed below may count toward the Certificate because of American Bar Association "legal specialty" requirements. Certificate students must achieve a GPA of at least 2.0 in their LAWU classes in order to receive a certificate.
Undergraduate Suffolk University students must apply to receive a Paralegal Certificate. Applications for the Paralegal Certificate must be completed during the first semester of the Senior year. The application may be completed online through Undergraduate Admissions. Suffolk University students may take courses toward the certificate prior to entry into the program. Please note that students who are enrolled in the Bachelor's Degree in Applied Legal Studies or Bachelor's Degree in Law programs are not eligible to receive the Paralegal Certificate.
It is strongly advised that students interested in the Paralegal Certificate see a Law program advisor as early as possible to plan accordingly.
Required Courses (5 courses, 20 credits)
Elective (1 course, 4 credits)
Choose one of the following: