Overview

Our skills-based programme provides a career-focused pathway to legal studies jobs in a range of law firms, corporate legal departments, the court system and government agencies.

Upon completion of your studies, you will possess a comprehensive understanding of various specialized areas of the law, which you can apply to entry-level legal positions.

Highlights

In our Associate Legal Studies Degree programme at Post University, you will acquire specific legal knowledge in the context of ethical practice.

You will develop practical skills in legal research, civil litigation, real estate closings, and estate administration and probate practice.

You will have the option to choose two electives to further develop your skills in areas including family law and bankruptcy practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Writing

Literature and Composition

Estate Administration and Probate Practice

Real Estate Law and Practice

Civil Litigation

Business Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Waterbury, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 302 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Post University welcomes international applicants. Prospective international applicants must submit an application and copies of official secondary and/or college transcripts.

All foreign documents must be in English and receive an evaluation to ensure the applicant meets United States educational standards.

Students must submit documentation of proficiency in the English language, such as TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo scores. The TOEFL score for the undergraduate program should be a 75 or higher and for the graduate program it should be an 80 or higher.

The IELTS score should be 6.0 or higher for the undergraduate program and a 6.5 or higher for admission to the graduate program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31075 USD / year

≈ 31075 USD / year
Out-of-State

31075 USD / year

≈ 31075 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31075 USD / year

≈ 31075 USD / year

Living costs

Waterbury

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Waterbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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