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-101	Ethics and Legal Practice Skills	4
LAWU-H101	Honors Ethics and Legal Practice Skills	4
LAWU-211	Litigation	4
LAWU-H211	Honors Litigation	4
LAWU-221	Law of Contracts	4
LAWU-H221	Honors 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)

-	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.

• Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

• Law majors and minors cannot apply to the Paralegal Studies program.

About the Paralegal Studies Associate of Science Degree

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