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Bachelors in Legal Studies
 Major
in Legal Studies
The paralegal profession remains
one of the fastest-growing fields in the county.
With a major in legal studies, you’ll gain
the knowledge and skills you need for a rewarding
career in the legal environment.
Objectives
The student who graduates with
a major in legal studies will be able to:
- Explain the historical development
and the basic constitutional principles of the
American legal system.
- Compare and contrast the
American legal system with other legal systems.
- Discuss issues relevant
to the paralegal profession.
- Recognize and discuss ethical
considerations involved in the practice of law.
- Describe the procedures
for settlement of civil, criminal, and administrative
disputes.
- Complete book-based and
computer-assisted legal research tasks.
- Perform tasks typically
assigned to paralegals in selected areas of
legal practice.
- Use selected software to
accomplish tasks in the legal environment.
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