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Overview
Paralegals, or legal assistants, work under the supervision of an attorney or perform work for which an attorney is responsible. The Legal Studies program from University of La Verne does not prepare students to practice law or work directly for the public except as permitted by statute.
Career Options
A Legal Studies degree offers a wide breadth of career opportunities for students. It’s excellent preparatory work for those considering law school, and mandatory internships give competitive real-life experience. Additionally, all graduates earn a Paralegal Certificate compliant with California law. Those looking for a career change will find their skillset valuable in the business or legal world.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- American Legal Studies
- Law Office Computer Applications
- Litigation
- Torts
- Contracts
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The University of La Verne is on rolling admission. Applications received after the priority deadlines will be considered as space permits.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Credits
128 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law Legal Studies View 79 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application for Admission and Application Fee. Complete an application using the La Verne Application for Admission or the Common Application and submit the non-refundable $50 application fee or application fee waiver if you have one.
- Personal Statement. The personal statement essay allows us to learn a little more about you. Essay topics can be found in the application.
- Official High School Transcripts. Submit your transcripts to the Office of Admission. We will accept unofficial transcripts for admission consideration, but we will need final official transcripts directly from your school once you graduate.
- Letter of Recommendation (Optional). One letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor where you are currently enrolled or most recently attended. You can find recommendation forms in the application.
- SAT or ACT Test Scores (Optional).
Tuition Fee
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International
44700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 22350 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months. -
National
44700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 22350 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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