The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the standards of industry proficiency, professional integrity, and academic excellence that are required to serve the legal community.
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For a limited time, we are waiving the cost of PRC 101, our three-week orientation course that is required for most undergraduate students and helps you explore career opportunities. It also makes you eligible to earn a Google Career Certificate, the Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate and take additional courses through our partnership with Coursera at no cost. This means you can earn up to 22 credits for free, which can save you more than $13,000 in tuition (and even more in books).
What You Can Expect
Credits:
121
Format:
100% online, including live, online, face-to-face courses
Transfer Credits:
Up to 90 transfer credits can be applied to this degree
Cost:
See how you can finish this degree for about $20,000
Tuition:
$600* per credit
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*Tuition is based on current Peirce College tuition and does not include fees or books.
Graduates of the BS in Paralegal Studies program will be able to:
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| INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Min. Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PRC | PRC 100 or PRC 101* | 1 |
| BIS 111 | Application Software Fundamentals | 3 |
| COM 112 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| COM 312 | Practical Reasoning | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| HUM 102 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| HUM/HIS | Humanities/History Core (choose 1) | 3 |
| MAT 101 | Introduction to College Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT | Mathematics Core (choose 1) | 3 |
| PSC 101 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| SCI | Science Core (choose 2) | 6 |
| SOC SCI | Social Science Core (choose 1) | 3 |
| GEN ED | General Education Course (choose 1) | 3 |
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: | Min. Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| LGL 100** | The Paralegal Profession | 3 |
| LGL 102** | Legal Research | 3 |
| LGL 113** | Legal Writing | 3 |
| LGL 117 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| LGL 201 | Contract Law | 3 |
| LGL 206 | Tort Law | 3 |
| LGL 207 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| LGL 215 | Professional Legal Responsibility | 3 |
| LGL 219 | Legal Technology | 3 |
| LGL 304 | Family Law | 3 |
| LGL 305 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| LGL 308 | Estate Law | 3 |
| LGL 309 | Business Organizations | 3 |
| LGL 315 | Advanced Legal Research | 3 |
| LGL 320 | Advanced Legal Technology | 3 |
| LGL 440 | Paralegal Capstone II: Practical Skills and Regulation | 3 |
| ELE | Electives (choose 10) Students may substitute CWE 413 for one elective | 30 |
**Foundational course requires live, online, face-to-face instruction.
Our Paralegal Studies degree program prepares you for a career in law firms, corporate offices, with the government, or in many other industries. In the Philadelphia region, graduates of the Paralegal Studies program have careers with law firms; government and administrative agencies; and with major businesses, hospitals and Colleges and Universities.
Graduates of the Paralegal Studies program can continue their education at law school or go on to a master’s degree program in legal studies, business law, criminal justice or other areas of study. For more information about potential paralegal careers for Peirce graduates, visit our Legal Careers page.
It is important to note that paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. Paralegals work under the direct supervision of attorneys.
Our Paralegal Studies Programs provide a foundation that opens the door to a variety of opportunities. So many life factors are impacted by our legal process. Our students understand and can navigate that process, increasing their options in terms of charting a professional career path.
Interested in a degree in Paralegal Studies? Contact an Admissions Representative and get started with your application.
You can also apply using our online application.
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