The Associate in Science in Paralegal Studies degree is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and provides students with a foundation of general education and legal studies for working adults who aspire to a career as a paralegal.
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What You Can Expect
Online, Face-to-Face Instruction
Students are required to take foundational courses via live, online, face-to-face courses (if not transferred from another ABA-approved institution). For all other courses, the live, weekly online sessions are optional.
What You Will Learn
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Civil Litigation
- Contract, Tort and Criminal Law
- Legal Technology
The program prepares graduates for continuing their education and baccalaureate level as all credits apply directly to the Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies at Peirce, the only ABA-approved bachelor’s in paralegal in Philadelphia.