* Enrollment Fee (non-refundable), International Enrollment and Student Processing Fee, PAX Test (1st time attempt), Mobility Test (per. attempt),Course Audit Fee
Provide a completed Sullivan application along with paid application and processing fee.
Provide a copy of their current Passport (including all pages of existing visas and/or entry stamps).
Submit Statement of Purpose (750-word essay of past, present, and future).
Include a copy of their current I-20 (if applicable).
SAT or ACT (unless you have an associate degree) for undergraduate admission.
Official transcripts from an accredited university or college.
Provide accepted statements of financial responsibility (converted to U.S. dollars) and verification of their ability to fund estimated minimum expenses.
Provide an Affidavit of Support for sponsorship along with financial documentation supporting the sponsorship.
TOEFL, IELTS, or iTEP (required).
All applicants, undergraduate and graduate, whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS or iTEP scores to demonstrate basic English proficiency. Applicants native to Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will be presumed to be proficient.
Only TOEFL scores of 197 (computer-based), 500 (paper-based) or 60 (Internet-based) will be considered for admission to any program in the university. TOEFL scores are only valid for two years after the test date.
An IELTS score of 6.5 or an iTEP score of 4.0 is required for undergraduate students
Paralegals work in all facets of the legal system - in large and small law firms, in courtrooms, in government and in corporate legal departments. Attorneys recognize the valuable contribution paralegals make in increasing the effectiveness and productivity of the legal system. Accordingly, paralegals perform legal research, conduct interviews, draft documents and complete many tasks critical to the efficient operation of law offices. It should be noted that paralegals cannot give legal advice or represent a client in a court of law or engage in other forms of unauthorized practice of law.
The Institute of Legal Studies at Sullivan University began in 1979 and offers programs o study that lead students to challenging and rewarding careers as paralegals. Most paralegal courses are taught by attorneys who not only understand the complexities of the law, but also can instruct students on practical skills needed to be paralegals.
In addition, the legal reference section of the Sullivan University Library and Learning Resource Center provides access to law books, materials and computerized databases such as LexisNexis® and Westlaw® that enhance the learning potential of all paralegal studies students.
The goals and objectives of The Institute of Legal Studies are to educate students effectively and efficiently for employment as paralegals and to provide graduates with viable employment in the legal field commensurate with their Sullivan University education. All Paralegal Studies programs are approved by The American Bar Association.
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Time length for program will vary depeding upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses as required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
Course
Title
Credit Hours
PLS 114
Introduction to Law and the Legal System
4.00
PLS 134
Legal Research
4.00
PLS 144
Legal Writing
4.00
PLS 154
Tort Law
4.00
PLS 184
Business Organizations and Commercial Practice
4.00
PLS 204
Criminal Law
4.00
PLS 214
Estate Planning and Administration
4.00
PLS 224
Litigation
4.00
PLS 234
Real Estate Law
4.00
PLS 244
Domestic Relations/Family Law
4.00
PLS 262
Basic Legal Ethics
2.00
PLS 272
Paralegal Externship or Research Project
2.00
PLS 284
Computers in the Law Office
4.00
AOM 120
Word Processing I
4.00
BUS 224
Professional Development
4.00
CSC 118
Computer Applications I
4.00
ENG 101
Composition I
4.00
ENG 102
Composition II
4.00
GEC 220
Essential Strategies for Applied Communications (ESAC)
4.00
MTH 101
College Mathematics
4.00
General Education Electives
16.00
Total Credit Hours: 92.00
To educate students effectively and efficiently for employment as paralegals and to assist graduates in finding viable employment in the legal field.
Graduates of The Institute for Legal Studies will possess nine competencies*:
Identify and assess ethical and professional responsibility issues.
Define and use legal terminology.
Differentiate federal and state court structure and procedures.
Conduct factual investigations in an organized manner.
Conduct legal research in an organized manner.
Analyze and interpret the law in an organized manner.
Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, memoranda and legally operative forms.
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills appropriate for the legal field.
Use legal technology and determine its impact on the practice of law.
*Advanced competencies in these areas are required for Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree graduates.
$275/year
