Online Legal studies Degrees & Diplomas - School of Law and Legal Studies

School of Law and Legal Studies - Legal studies

Ronald Reagan University offers Law and Legal Studies degree, diploma and certificate programs with specialization in Legal Studies to professionals looking for a flexible, widely recognized and self-paced education. RRU's Legal Studies programs will provide you the necessary skills which will help you grow and excel in your field.

All the programs offered by the School of Law and Legal Studies, with specialization in Legal Studies, surpass those of other world-class universities in terms of ease & flexibility, affordability, and quality of education. RRU's Legal Studies programs, accredited by International Accreditation Organization (IAO), are taught by expert faculty comprising professionals and leading industry experts. These learned individuals have designed a comprehensive 21st century curriculum that focuses on the challenges professionals like you are currently faced with.

Below are the fee structure and the time required to complete Legal studies programs at RRU:

Degree program fees: $26,400 - $84,240 Time: less than 1 year
Diploma program fees: $2,700 - $4,500 Time: less than 5 months
Certificate program fees: $499 - $1,800 Time: less than 3 months

About Legal Studies Major:

If you want to pursue a career in law, then consider earning a degree, diploma or certificate in Legal Studies at Ronald Reagan University. Our online programs are designed for busy working adults and professionals who want to further their knowledge of the legal system without attending a law school or taking the bar exam. Upon completing our legal studies degree, you will earn valuable credentials many employers demand. Also, you will acquire legal knowledge and skills that you can apply throughout your future career. Read more

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The faculty of the School of Law and Legal Studies come from a wide variety of disciplines. All the faculty members have a primary affiliation with a tenure granting unit such as Law, History, Political Science, or Sociology. All the faculty members teach a combination of disciplinary courses with a law focus and courses specifically designed to be interdisciplinary. Their teaching includes the gateway courses in the new Legal Studies curriculum and the Legal Studies capstone course. The faculty members also participate in curricular design and course development activities, set policies for students in the Center programs, and provide guidance to academic staff.

Legal studies prepare individuals to pursue a career as paralegals, legal assistant and lawyers. Paralegals and assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers that include maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. Paralegals and legal assistants are found in all types of organizations, but most work for law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies. They usually work full time, and overtime is sometimes needed to meet important deadlines. On the other hand, lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, courtrooms, clients' homes or businesses. Lawyers often work long hours, especially during a trial in court. Employment in this field is expected to increase by 18 %. The annual salary ranges from $46,680 to $124,750.

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