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South University - Savannah Law Area of Study

Legal Studies - Bachelor of Science

The partially online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Legal Studies degree program at South University can provide you with a broad academic background in general education, fundamental theoretical legal concepts, and practical applications.

The coursework emphasizes development of keen analytical and critical thinking skills while fostering sensitivity to cultural and political diversity. Graduates of the Legal Studies degree program may become paralegals in law firms, banks, insurance companies, governmental agencies and corporations. A paralegal is a person who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Paralegals and legal assistants may not give legal advice, set fees, or represent clients in court. All students in our Legal Studies programs receive instruction in legal ethics and how to avoid the unauthorized practice of law.

This program is approved by the American Bar Association. The partially online format for the Legal Studies degree program is only available through our Savannah campus.

The ABA has approved the South University Paralegal and Legal Studies Programs at Savannah, GA., Montgomery, AL., West Palm Beach, FL., and Columbia, SC. Legal and Paralegal Studies programs offered at our Novi, Richmond and Virginia Beach campuses will not be eligible to apply for ABA approval until they have graduates and have been operating for at least two years. Only the South University program at Savannah has had courses approved in an alternative (online) delivery format by the ABA. Additionally, those who enroll in the partially online Paralegal and Legal Studies Programs in Savannah must complete LGS 1005 Legal Research and Writing I, and three other paralegal/legal studies courses of their choice, with guidance from their program director or academic counselor, in the traditional classroom format on a South University campus or other institution that meets our transfer criteria.

For more information on this program including: how to apply; curriculum; program duration; tuition, fees and other costs; entry level jobs and salaries in your area of study; alumni success and other important information please request more info directly from the school today.