Legal Studies AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
This program prepares graduates to perform substantive legal work under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals assist attorneys in tasks such as drafting legal documents and assisting in trial preparation.
Established in 2006
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
96 Weeks ( 1072.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,728.00 |
| Books | $3,700.00 |
| Fees | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,728.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Students must complete a College of DuPage application and be accepted into the Legal Studies Program. Contact Admissions for additional information. Books and Lab fees are estimates. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - ENG 1101, PLGL 1100, BusLaw 2211
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Legal Studies AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
This program prepares graduates to perform substantive legal work under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals assist attorneys in tasks such as drafting legal documents and assisting in trial preparation.
Established in 2006
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
96 Weeks ( 1072.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,728.00 |
| Books | $3,700.00 |
| Fees | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,728.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Students must complete a College of DuPage application and be accepted into the Legal Studies Program. Contact Admissions for additional information. Books and Lab fees are estimates. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - ENG 1101, PLGL 1100, BusLaw 2211
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction