UG in Legal Studies Curriculum at Saint Johns University
For the bachelor’s degree, 126 credits are required, including 36 credits of legal studies. For the associate degree, a total of 60 credits must be completed with 21 credits in legal studies, and for the certificate or minor, 21 credits in legal studies are needed. It is important to note that in order to take the certificate program, the student must have completed 60 credits of college work. The legal studies program is approved by the American Bar Association.
Major Area Requirements
36 credits
An Introduction to Legal Studies
Reading and Interpretation of Legal Documents
Legal Research and Writing
Computer Applications in the Law Office
18 semester hours, Legal Specialty Courses:
Tort Law
Litigation Practice (Civil)
Family Law
Advanced Legal Research and Writing
Probate and Estate Administration
Real Estate Law I
Real Estate Law II
Bankrupcy and Debtor-Creditor Practice
Insurance Law
Corporation Law and Practice
Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights
Immigration Law
Taxation for Paralegals
Employment Law and Practice
Environmental Law
Elder Law
Delivery of Legal Services in Pacific Rim Countries
6 semester hours, Law Related Courses:
Practicum for the Paralegal
Advanced Practicum for the Paralegal
Law Office Management
Penal Law
Criminal Procedure Law
Law of Evidence