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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