2021-2022 Catalog

Paralegal Studies, AS

Degree Requirements - 64 credits

Students can earn an Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies degree with this program

Paralegal Studies Requirements: 8 courses, 32 credits

Core Requirements (5 courses, 20 credits)

LAWU-101Ethics and Legal Practice Skills

4

LAWU-211Litigation

4

LAWU-221Law of Contracts

4

LAWU-301Legal Research and Writing I

4

LAWU-401Legal Research and Writing II

4

Electives (3 courses, 12 credits)

-Choose one 4-credit legal specialty course

4

-Choose one additional 4-credit LAWU course

4

-Choose one additional 4-credit LAWU course

4

Notes:

  • For a list of electives, see the list under Law Major Requirements.

  • Students may choose LAWU-521 as an elective.

  • Transfer students working towards an associate's degree must take four LAWU courses at Suffolk.

About the Paralegal Studies Associate of Science Degree

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