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PARALEGAL STUDIES

Paralegal Studies (Undergraduate Certificate)
Business Law/Paralegal Studies Specialty under the B.B.A.

The objectives of the Paralegal Studies program are outlined in the description of the Business Law and Paralegal Studies specialty under the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) program.


Paralegal Studies (Undergraduate Certificate)

This certificate is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). When a student receives a Paralegal Studies certificate from an ABA-approved program, the student may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. To receive the undergraduate paralegal certificate, a student must successfully complete coursework and 24 hours of approved pro bono legal service to the community.

Admission Requirement: This program is offered only for those Marymount students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Contact the program director for enrollment information and procedures.

Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum grade of C- is required in every course that serves as a prerequisite for a
higher-numbered legal specialty course in the Paralegal Studies certificate.

Certificate Requirements

27 credits


Business Law/Paralegal Studies Specialty under the B.B.A.

See Business Administration (B.B.A.).