Overview

The Legal Studies program at California University of Pennsylvania equips successful graduates with broad knowledge and valuable skills, including readiness to:

Interpret and analyze legal materials such as case law and statutory materials.

Conduct legal research on diverse topics in the law.

Evaluate and critique the laws of crimes and the concept of criminal responsibility.

Identify and predict how law and legislation influence the community.

Graduate Outcomes

Many B.A. in Jurisprudence graduates go on to jobs as paralegals or legal assistants; they also work as court system support personnel, real estate practitioners, law enforcement professionals, government agency employees and business owners. Jurisprudence graduates also are ready for the world of nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups. Graduates are hired by major employers including:

Law firms.

Title companies.

Insurance companies.

Real estate development firms.

Corporate legal departments.

Law enforcement.

Federal and state government agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Administrative Law

Constitutional Law for Paralegals

Classical Jurisprudence

Legal Research and Writing

The Paralegal Profession

Litigation and Trial Evidence

Real Estate Law

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

California, United States
Clarion, United States
Edinboro, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 291 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

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee.

Official high school transcript (or GED certificate and scores).

SAT or American College Test (ACT) scores (may be waived for applicants who have been out of high school for at least two years).

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional).

A personal essay (optional).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

11574 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11574 USD per year during 48 months.
National

11574 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11574 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7716 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7716 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for California

1570 - 2658 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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