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B.S. Legal Studies - South University Online
The legal studies programs offered in the traditional on-ground classroom format at the Columbia, SC, Montgomery, AL, Savannah, GA, and West Palm Beach, FL locations are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Additionally, South Universitys Savannah, GA campus has been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA)to offer 20 legal specialty courses from its Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies program in an online 5-week delivery format. Students are also required to take 4 specific courses in an 11-week, on-ground campus setting. The Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies program provides an excellent foundation for those who are seeking employment and advancement in the growing profession of paralegals and legal assistants. Paralegals assist attorneys with the preparation of criminal and civil cases by interviewing clients, investigating facts, drafting legal documents, researching law, and assisting the attorney at trial. Success centered on your schedule * Take all of your general education courses and 20 legal specialty courses online while you work full time (5-week format). * Students are also required to take 4 specific courses in an on-ground campus setting (11-week format). * All online courses are delivered in an accelerated 5-week format. * Full time students can earn a Legal Studies Bachelor degree in as little as three years. Degree completion time may be shorter if you have previous transferable college credit.
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