B.S. Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies
Build skills and training with a legally-oriented education and real-world experiences that will make you stand out for future employers.
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B.S. in Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies
Degree:
B.S.School:
School of Social and Behavioral SciencesLocation:
Dobbs FerryCredits:
120
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Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies B.S. Curriculum
General Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Education Requirements
60 Credits
Major Concentration
Paralegal Studies
36 Credits
Open Electives
24 Credits
Total
120 Credits
Students who choose the major concentration in Legal Studies with a specialization in Paralegal Studies must complete:
- LAWS 130 Intro Legal Studies
- LAWS/ SOCL/ POLS/ PSYN 255 Managing Human Conflict I
- LAWS/ POL 361 Constitutional Law & Policy
- PARA 260 Legal Research/Writing I
- PARA 300 Legal Research/Writing II
- PARA 206 Substantive Law/Document Draft
- PARA 302 Litigation
- PARA 410 Advanced Seminar Paralegal Studies
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two courses in Paralegal Studies numbered PARA 201 through PARA 303 and two additional courses from Paralegal Studies numbered 201 or above, LAWS numbered 203 or above.
There is an 18-credit residency requirement in the major concentration in Paralegal Studies.
Mercy College is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education. The Paralegal Studies major is approved by the Standing Committee on Paralegals of the American Bar Association.
PARALEGALS ARE NOT LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW.
Paralegals work under the direct supervision of an attorney who is responsible for the work product of the paralegal.
Academic Program Sequence Map
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- 2016 - 2017 Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies BS Sequence Map
What is the first step in the admissions process?
Click on "Apply Now" on the Mercy homepage or call 1.877.MERCY.GO to apply for admission to Mercy College and arrange for an appointment with an Admissions Counselor. Bring your completed application form and copies of your high school and/or college transcripts with you at the time of your appointment.
Are department faculty available for academic advising?
Yes, faculty are always ready to help students with questions about what courses to take, the sequencing of courses, and career opportunities, including internships and workplace experience.
Have you established a LEX (Lambda Epsilon Chi) Chapter at Mercy College?
Yes. Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) is the National Paralegal Honor Society instituted by the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE) in 1997 to recognize men and women who have demonstrated "superior academic performance" in paralegal studies. Induction ceremony for membership is every May. Students who qualify for membership into LEX are notified of their eligibility by the Program Director for Paralegal Studies.
How long does earning a degree take?
Full-time students can complete the 120-credit degree program in four years.
Are there professional paralegal organizations that a paralegal can join?
Yes. The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) and the National Association of Legal Assistants.
Is the Mercy College Paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA)?
Yes.
Do you have an internship program?
Yes, students are afforded the opportunity to intern.
What is a paralegal?
"A legal assistant or paralegal is a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible." (as defined by the American Bar Association)
Is Mercy College a nonsectarian institution?
Yes. Qualified applicants are admitted without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or physical disability.
Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies Overview
You can have a fulfilling, stimulating career as a paralegal. Mercy College offers a four-year Bachelor’s Degree program in Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies. The Bachelor's Degree program in Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies is approved by the American Bar Association. Graduates are trained specialists who can:
- Manage law office operations
- Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents
- Assume administrative duties routinely performed by attorneys
Graduates are also capable of conducting legal research, designing and developing new procedures and analyzing and reviewing legal documents.
PARALEGALS ARE NOT LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW. Paralegals work under the direct supervision of an attorney who is responsible for the work product of the paralegal.
Our program is structured to give you a real world, legally-oriented education which leads to the attainment of marketable skills.
The Mercy College Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Our Paralegal Advisory Board consists of judges, lawyers, paralegals and community leaders. The Mercy College Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies program is a Member of the American Association for Paralegal Education.
Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies FAQS
Click on "Apply Now" on the Mercy homepage or call 1.877.MERCY.GO to apply for admission to Mercy College and arrange for an appointment with an Admissions Counselor. Bring your completed application form and copies of your high school and/or college transcripts with you at the time of your appointment.
Yes. Qualified applicants are admitted without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or physical disability.
Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies Fast Facts
- Our Paralegal Advisory Board consists of judges, lawyers, paralegals and community leaders
- Internships are available
Career Opportunities
Employment includes: law offices, government positions, corporations, financial or insurance firms, real estate firms and in health care organizations. Career opportunities include paralegals, legal assistants, and law office managers.
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Program Outcomes
By the end of this program, students should be able to:
- Identify and explain both federal and state governments and their respective court systems
- Conduct research which effectively integrates primary source material
- Critically analyze and interpret the law; evaluate the legal arguments
- Apply ethical concepts to legal and political situations
- Demonstrate legal research and legal writing skills using the law library and legal technology
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