Study Legal Studies, Associate of Science at St. John's University in the USA, The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The St. John’s Associate’s Degree in Legal Studies prepares students for entry-level work in law and for the further study of law by teaching foundational skills in the practice of law: close reading of legal texts legal research legal writing and legal analysis.The St. John’s Legal Studies Program is an American Bar Association-approved Paralegal Education Program. And, graduates of the legal studies program are given a paralegal certificate that can be used to obtain work after college. Legal assistants and paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.The Legal Studies Associate’s Degree is 60 credits, including 30 credits in the liberal arts and including at least 21 credits (7 courses) in law.

Which department am I in?

The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$12,852.50 per year

Graduate Technology Fee- 255 (charge per semester)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies

8000 Utopia Parkway,

St. Augustine Hall, Second Floor,

QUEENS,

New York,

11439, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To Qualify, applicants must: Meet our minimum high school or transfer academic requirement; Have a TOEFL of 80 or higher/IELTS of 6.5 or higher/Duolingo of 105+ or higher/SAT EWR 440 or higher. Application deadline for fall term is Feb 01st and Spring applicants are encouraged to submit their admission application and all required credentials by January 14.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.