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The Legal Studies program at Southeastern Michigan University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its impact on society. Students explore legal principles, case analysis, and the foundations of law. They gain insights into various areas of law, including constitutional, criminal, and civil law. Graduates are well-prepared to work in legal research, paralegal roles, legal administration, and related fields. They play a crucial role in supporting legal professionals and ensuring the proper functioning of the legal system.
The College of Law & Legal Studies begins with a comprehensive exploration of the foundations of legal theory and judicial systems. Students acquire a deep understanding of legal principles, constitutional law, and the functioning of legal institutions. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to navigate the intricate field of law and legal studies.
Beyond the classroom, our College of Law & Legal Studies places a strong emphasis on practical legal experience and hands-on legal practice. Students have opportunities to participate in mock trials, legal clinics, and engage with real case studies. These experiences not only enhance their practical legal skills but also provide valuable insights into the world of legal practice.
The College of Law & Legal Studies at Southeastern Michigan University is committed to exploring international legal frameworks and fostering cross-border legal collaborations. Our curriculum incorporates international perspectives on law, human rights, and global justice, encouraging students to engage in collaborative research and initiatives with legal experts from various corners of the world. This global perspective equips students to tackle complex legal challenges on a global scale and contribute to the advancement of justice and the rule of law.
The intent is to provide not only an overview of the legal principles in a variety of areas of the law, but also to give a practical introduction to the kinds of duties and responsibilities that a paralegal may face in the workplace.
This course presents straightforward upbeat approach to develop an understanding of professional responsibility in the field of law. Common everyday ethical issues in the real world of law are discussed in conversational style designed to make concepts more accessible and interesting for you.
Using a hands-on approach, this course provides you with an easy and comfortable way to learn about processes, materials, and environment of legal research. It contains an introductory overview of law library collection, allows you to conduct research without visiting an actual library, and explains many methods of legal research.
This course provides you with knowledge and tools needed to research and analyze a legal problem and to communicate the results in different types of legal memoranda by integrating basics of legal research, analysis and writing. It leads you through legal process and explains legal terminology in margins.
This course builds the procedural knowledge and real-world skills needed for today’s paralegal. It places an emphasis on profession and skills. Places an emphasis on basic foundations including: developing critical thinking and procedural skills; learning about technology applications in law office; and understanding how to handle ethical situations in workplace.
This course examines systems of law, police, courts, and corrections by using diversity in legal systems around the world. The course’s organization helps you understand various ways policing, adjudication, and corrections systems can be organized. It discusses how various countries have organized police, courts, and corrections agencies.
This course presents basic legal concepts and the various fields of the law and outlines the preparation of documents commonly used in these fields. It provides the information needed to select documents appropriate for a particular situation, identify the information necessary to complete the documents, and prepare the documents correctly.
This course gives you the sense of being in courthouse-of what it is like to work in and be a part of system. This concept of courthouse "players" illustrates each person's important role in bringing a case through court process. The course highlights court's importance and impact on society.
Primary objective of this course is to make you understand the field of paralegals. Career of a paralegal, the court system, legal ethics, typical paralegal functions in law firms, legal research and writing, interviewing clients and witnesses, and using computers in practice of law are the highlights of this course.
This course provides a step-by-step overview of essential legal principles associated with each phase of operating a business; from inception to dissolution. Knowledge of the legal principles behind the making of contracts, fundamentals of employment law, is essential for you Understanding intellectual property rights will help build and protect businesses.
This course builds a strong foundation in technology concepts, applications and vocabulary so you are prepared to work effectively in today’s law office. It describes basic computer concepts as well as more complex skills and software programs with coverage and assignments for Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and more.
Using short, easy-to-read topics, this course focuses on the procedural as well as substantive aspects of contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code. It teaches essential elements of a contract and gives examples for analysis, formation and discharge of a Sales Agreement.
This course guides you through three basic criteria: History of the American Criminal Law System, Criminal Procedure, and coverage of specific crimes and common defenses to those crimes. By addressing fundamentals of criminal law history, Constitution, and even how media coverage affects criminal proceedings, you'll explore law in their jurisdiction.
This course presents a comprehensive reference to the laws of the U.S. Constitution in a compact, useful format. This course highlights the features of legal system, the criminal justice system, and substantive civil law. You will learn the legal issues and aspects of legal research.
Tuition Fee Breakdown | Cost |
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ASSOCIATE TO BACHELORS DEGREE | $18,480 |
Medical Insurance | $0.00 |
Personal Expenses | $0.00 |
Study Materials | $0.00 |
Food Cost | $0.00 |
Total Tuition Fee | $18,480 |
At Southeastern Michigan University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.
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High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education
84 Hours
1 Year (Self-Paced) Program
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