<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree program at Herzing University is designed to impart an understanding of legal system practices with respect to attorneys and courts systems. Through your studies, you will have the opportunity to learn to assist lawyers and keep their offices running smoothly. You could study business law, accounting principles and systems, and industry-relevant databases and spreadsheets. In addition to having the chance to learn to perform tasks such as drafting mortgage documents, court motions, and pleadings, you'll be able to explore various ethical and managerial issues within the legal field. The program will also strive to teach you to handle financial records and otherwise coordinate law office activities. This program is offered online and on campus. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>When considering this program, keep in mind that you should be detail-oriented, knowledgeable about computers, and able to perform well under stressful conditions. Moreover, you will need excellent oral and written communication skills. Though requirements may vary, you should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies program consists of core, management, and legal studies courses as well as advanced and elective subjects. You must earn 126 credits. </p> <p><u>Required Management Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>AC 107 </td><td> Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>AC 220 </td><td> Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 106 </td><td> Introduction to Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 204 </td><td> The Digital Firm and Business Communications</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 220 </td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 302 </td><td> Leadership and Organizational Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 305 </td><td> Administrative Law</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 407 </td><td> Quantitative Decision Making</td></tr> <tr><td>EC 111 </td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>EC 121 </td><td> Principles of Macroeconomics</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Introductory Legal Studies Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BU 206 </td><td> Business Law I</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 102 </td><td> Computers and Application Software</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 100 </td><td> Introduction to Legal Assisting</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 106 </td><td> Legal Research</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 131 </td><td> Torts</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 132 </td><td> Family Law</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 140 </td><td> Ethics and Paralegal Professionalism</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 180 </td><td> Law Office Procedures</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 215 </td><td> Civil Litigation</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 250 </td><td> Legal Writing</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Advanced Legal Studies Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PL 300 </td><td> Legal Office Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 425 </td><td> Business Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 450 </td><td> Advanced Legal Research</td></tr> </table><p><u>Elective Courses</u> </p> <p>A minimum of 15 credits hours of the following courses is required. At least nine credit hours must be paralegal (PL) courses. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BU 195 </td><td> E-Business Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 403 </td><td> Constitutional Law</td></tr> <tr><td>HR 100 </td><td> Introduction to Human Resource Management</td></tr> <tr><td>HR 230 </td><td> Employment Law and Labor Relations</td></tr> <tr><td>HR 340 </td><td> Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Essentials</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 120 </td><td> Word Processing</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 121 </td><td> Introduction to the Internet</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 160 </td><td> Spreadsheets</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 139 </td><td> Wills, Trusts and Estates</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 220 </td><td> Bankruptcy</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 225 </td><td> Criminal Law</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 235 </td><td> Property Law and Intellectual Property Law</td></tr> <tr><td>PL 246 </td><td> Environmental Law and Administrative Agencies</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Project Management</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BU 345 </td><td> Project Management</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Capstone or Internship</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BU 491 </td><td> Capstone Project</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 495 </td><td> Internship</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Courses in General Education</u> </p> <p>Students who enroll in this bachelor's degree program must complete a minimum of 33 semester credit hours in general education courses. </p> <p><u>Personal and Professional Development Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PD 121 </td><td> Professional Development I</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 202 </td><td> Professional Development II</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 214 </td><td> AS / AAS / BS Diploma Internship Preparation</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Fortified with the knowledge that you've had the chance to gain from this program, you could pursue a number of entry-level positions upon entering the job market. You could seek positions with law firms, business offices, government agencies, or courts. After graduating, you could pursue career opportunities such as the following: </p> <ul><li>Paralegal </li><li>Account Representative </li><li>Paralegal Manager </li><li>Law Office Administrator </li><li>Office Manager </li><li>Client Services Representative </li><li>Legal Assistant </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>If you would like the opportunity to possibly further advance your career, you could do so by earning a master's degree. A graduate-level program could include courses in public and private law, legal writing, intellectual property, mediation, advocacy, and evidence collection and forensics. Graduate degrees that you might pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Legal Studies </li><li>Master of Studies in Law </li><li>Master of Science in Criminal Justice</li></ul>