Carbondale,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Paralegal Studies - Pre-Law in Carbondale United States | Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Carbondale United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,240
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Those students on their path to law school in the pre-law specialization benefit greatly from instruction in substantive and procedural law along with advanced research and writing. Law school is fast-paced and academically demanding. From day one, law students are expected to read dense case law and discuss judicial decisions in written and oral formats. The pre-law specialization prepares students for these requirements to ensure an increased measure of success during law school and, later, as practicing attorneys.
The paralegal studies degree requires the completion of 34 credit hours in the core legal specialty courses. These requirements are drawn from the American Association for Paralegal Education and reflect the competencies required of a legal professional. These core legal specialty courses include:
Introduction to and Advanced Legal Research and Writing
Torts
Family Law
Civil Procedure
Wills, Trusts and Estates
Business Entities
Bankruptcy
Law Office Technology
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
A completed application for admission. Current, official transcripts from each high school and college youve attended. All transcripts must be issued within the last 30 days and be contained in official sealed envelopes or sent through an electronic transcript system. A final high school transcript will be required upon graduation and completion of all high school course work. An official copy of ACT or SAT scores. These must be sent directly from the testing organization or listed on your official high school transcript. English Language Requirements: TOEFL - 68 on the internet based test, TOEFL - 520 on the paper-based test, IELTS - 6.0
Tuition
USD
15,240