BA in UnderGraduate Law/Legal Studies in Boston United States | Suffolk University

Acquire the expertise and hands-on abilities required to launch your career in the legal field with Suffolk's undergraduate law program.
Through rigorous coursework and experiential learning, you'll develop creative thinking, critical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and persuasive communication skills in both speech and writing. As a law student, you'll adopt professional service ethics while cultivating sound judgment and adaptable strategies to thrive in the evolving legal landscape.
As an undergraduate law student, you will:
Develop proficiency in researching, drafting, and composing legal documents, Become skilled with cutting-edge legal research tools and technologies using Suffolk Law's renowned library resources, Create comprehensive legal research strategies, Grasp legal analytical techniques and apply them in courtroom contexts, Obtain practical experience through optional internships with law firms, government agencies, judicial offices, or court systems.
This undergraduate law program caters to students pursuing legal careers and those planning for law school. The foundational curriculum mirrors first-year law school studies, covering essential legal principles while enhancing your research and writing capabilities. The program includes all necessary coursework to begin working immediately as a paralegal (now often called a legal professional). Graduates with a BA or BS in Law qualify for paralegal positions without needing additional certification. An undergraduate law degree is highly valued by employers, with strong demand for candidates demonstrating legal research and writing skills. Note that only licensed attorneys may practice law or provide legal counsel.