Online Prelaw Colleges
Commuting to school can be time consuming and challenging especially if you have a busy schedule. If you are interested in pursuing a degree or career in the legal field and would like to study from the comfort of your home, there are options for you to consider. Online prelaw programs have degree and certificate options available such as a paralegal program which prepares students to become a legal aid assistant, or prelaw programs with the intention of pursuing law school. Law school does not require a prelaw degree; however, it is advised to complete a prelaw program as preparation to law school entry exams.
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Kaplan University
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Kaplan University is an institution of higher education that provide online academic programs in prelaw studies. The college offers a variety of degree programs for associate, bachelor's, master's and certificate programs. If you do not have any college credits and would like ultimately pursue an advanced degree, you should start with a bachelor's in legal studies program which is structured to prepare students for law school, a master's in legal studies or a career in the legal work industry. To enroll, potential students should first contact an enrollment specialist to determine the best program for your goals.
Kaplan University
550 W. Van Buren St.
7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
866-527-5268
online.kaplanuniversity.edu
Penn State World Campus
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Penn State University has online degree programs for prelaw studies. The Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society is a degree program that tends to individuals who have an interest in law enforcement, court services, public services and for those planning to go on to law school. The program curriculum includes topics such as legal brief writing, the American legal process, the philosophy of law and legal ethics, and law and society. In order to apply to this program students must have a high school diploma or GED. Applications should be submitted with official high school transcripts and an application fee.
Penn State World Campus
Undergraduate Admissions Office
201 Shields Building
Box 3000
University Park PA 16802
609-771-7100
worldcampus.psu.edu
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Herzing University Online
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Herzing University has legal degree programs that are available online. The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies provides education in advanced legal research, management training and business courses. According to the university, graduates will be able to draft legal documents and contracts, articulate law practices in legal settings such as small and private firms. This program will prepare students who are interested in legal assisting and continuing on to law school. To apply for this program potential students should submit an application with an enrollment fee and proof of high school graduation.
Herzing University Online
525 N. 6th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
866-508-0748
herzingonline.edu
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