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"IF WE COULD FIRST LEARN WHERE WE ARE AND WHERE WE ARE GOING, WE WOULD BE BETTER ABLE TO JUDGE WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO DO IT."

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Bachelor of Legal Studies (BA)

School of Social and Human Studies
Atlantic International University

The Bachelor of Legal Studies (BA) program objective is to help students develop a coherent interdisciplinary understanding of the law, its nature, operation and effects by providing with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and assess law's significance within different social, economic and political contexts. The Bachelor of Legal Studies (BA) program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Bachelor of Legal Studies (BA) curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor. It specifically addresses strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work. Understanding that industry and geographic factors should influence the content of the curriculum instead of a standardized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of AIU’s unique approach to adult education. This philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reaching their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.

Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at AIU? (Course and Curriculum)

Core Courses and Topics in International Relations:

Orientation Finance:

Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
Organization Theory (Portfolio)
Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
Seminar Administrative Development (Book Summary)
Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)
Seminar International Development (Publications)

Research Project in International Relations:

Bachelor Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Bachelor Thesis (5,000 words)
Publication: Each Bachelor of International Relations graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.

Career Center: Legal Studies Graduates

Job Description for Bachelors in Legal Studies

The legal assistant profession ranks as one of the fastest growing job categories, both nationally and regionally. Considered a member of the legal team, a paralegal is capable of doing substantive independent legal work under the general supervision of a lawyer. In addition, paralegals are increasingly entering other law-related fields. Paralegals may also participate in pro bono activities. The American Bar Association has recognized the establishment of the position of "Legal Assistant" as an important component in helping the profession address the unmet legal needs of the public more efficiently. In conjunction with an attorney, the paralegal performs functions that may include:

Substantive and Procedural Legal Research
Drafting or Reviewing Legal Documents
Client Interviewing and Discovery
Investigation of Legal Problems
Recording Statements or Taking Depositions
Procedural Expertise in Specialized Areas of Law
Law Office Administration

Skills for Success

Interest in the law
Good knowledge of English
Accuracy and precision
Able to think logically and clearly.

Employment Opportunities for Legal Studies Majors

Law Clerks
Ttitle Examiners
Abstractors
Searchers
Claims Adjusters
Appraisers
Examiners
Investigator

Resources for those with Bachelors in Legal Studies field

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