Legal Studies Degree Programs
Prepare for an interesting, behind-the-scenes legal career. As a Herzing graduate, you will be prepared to work in such areas as paralegal or legal assisting, a member of an organization’s legal department, or continue on to law school.
- Earn a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies in 36 months
- Earn an Associate of Science in Legal Studies in 20 months
- Learn from faculty with extensive industry experience
- Flexible scheduling to earn your degree while balancing work and life
- Graduates of the Associate of Science in Legal Studies are eligible to take the Certified Paralegal examination offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).
What will I learn in Herzing's legal studies program?
Required courses include:
- Introduction to Legal Assisting
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Torts
- Family Law
- Ethics and Paralegal Professionalism
- Law Office Procedures
- Civil Litigation
- Legal Writing
- NALA Certification Review
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