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Associate to Bachelor's in Legal Studies Online Law & Legal Studies Program at WUV

Associate to Bachelor's in Legal Studies at WUV

Credit Hours84

Total Courses14

Term LengthSelf-Paced

Program Overview Why complete your Bachelor's in Legal Studies at WUV?

The Associate to Bachelor's in Legal Studies at westerfirld university of virginia allows students with an Associate degree to complete their full Bachelor's in as little as one additional year. This program deepens your legal knowledge across research, writing, courts, and commercial law — preparing you for advanced roles in the legal field.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Legal ethics and professional responsibility
  • Advanced legal research and writing
  • Comparative legal systems and court operations
  • Law office management and procedures
  • Contract law, criminal law, and constitutional law
  • Commercial law and computers in legal practice
Legal Studies students at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Legal studies courses that prepare you for your career

This 84-credit curriculum builds on your Associate degree. You will complete 8 core legal studies courses and 6 specialist legal studies courses to earn your full Bachelor's degree.

Core Legal Studies Courses

Foundational legal knowledge covering research, writing, ethics, and court systems.

LLS-034Foundations of Legal Studies
LLS-107Legal Ethics
LLS-346Introduction to Legal Research
LLS-416Introduction to Legal Writing
LLS-642Introduction to Laws
LLS-650Comparative Legal Systems
LLS-773Introduction to Law Office Management
LLS-887Introduction to Courts

Specialist Legal Studies Courses

Applied courses covering commercial law, criminal law, contract law, and constitutional law.

LES-167Introduction to Legal Studies
LES-410Fundamentals of Commercial Law
LES-630Computers and Law
LES-827Introduction to Contract Law
LES-850Introduction to Criminal Law
LES-871Introduction to Constitutional Law

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Career Outlook What can you do with a Bachelor's in Legal Studies?

A Bachelor's in Legal Studies from WUV prepares you for professional roles in law offices, courts, corporations, and government agencies:

  • Paralegal — Research cases, draft documents, and support attorneys.
  • Legal Analyst — Review and analyze legal documents for organizations.
  • Court Administrator — Manage operations and records in court systems.
  • Compliance Officer — Ensure organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Contract Administrator — Manage and review contracts for businesses.
  • Law Office Manager — Oversee daily operations of a legal practice.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, paralegals and legal assistants earn a median annual salary of $59,200, with strong demand across the legal industry.