Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

Used as a stand-alone degree, or as a stepping-stone for entry into many graduate programs, the 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree prepares students for a career in paralegal, compliance, or as a legal professional. It is also used to gain entry into a wide array of graduate programs, including our Master’s in Business Administration, as well as a Master’s in Legal Studies and Compliance Law, and prestigious law schools.

We are proud to have partnered with National Paralegal College, a division of Crestpoint University. For more than two decades, NPC has offered legal education programs to students across the country and has earned a reputation for expertise in law and the legal profession. Its exclusive legal-research project, LawShelf Educational Media, garners more than one million visits per year from students and members of the public researching legal topics.

This is an ideal choice for students who are considering a career as a paralegal, compliance officer, attorney, human resources, or other common legal professionals. This includes those who specialize in human resources law and other tasks common to almost all medium and large companies. Additionally, students seeking to work as compliance officers may wish to continue into Crestpoint University’s graduate program and earn a Master of Science degree in Compliance Law, a program accredited by the Compliance Certification Board, the United States’ premier organization in corporate compliance.

This degree can be completed in just four semesters (16 months).

Yes. Up to 39 Yeshiva credits may be accepted toward the degree program.

When taken in conjunction with the LSAT, this degree is an excellent foundation for law school. Graduates of this program have successfully attended numerous law schools including NYU, Cornell, Rutgers, Valparaiso, Franklin Pierce, Concord, John Marshall, Texas A&M, William Howard Taft, Belmont University, Chapman U, Abraham Lincoln, and many more.

Crestpoint University prides itself on offering superior education along with outstanding student support in a culturally sensitive environment. You will be dealing almost entirely with administrators from within the community who are extremely understanding of the demands and sensitivities of a frum lifestyle.

We pride ourselves on the high-quality educational partners with whom we work, who offer accredited degrees, an uncompromised environment, and first-rate faculty. Most of all, we provide exceptional warmth and support to every single student at The Men’s Division at Sara Schenirer. For students and parents alike, the world of college and degrees can be confusing, costly, and difficult to navigate. We work diligently to offer personal guidance to each student and help ensure their success and timely graduation.

• High School Transcript (minimum 3.0 GPA)

• A 3-credit College-Level English Composition or Business Writing prerequisite and a 3-credit College-Level Business Law prerequisite are required for acceptance into the program, which must be completed prior to the start of the semester. Your coordinator will notify you about how to earn these credits at your interview (if applicable).

The Office of the Registrar at Crestpoint University grants transfer credits to students who have completed courses at accredited institutions and have provided their official transcripts for evaluation. The Office of the Registrar evaluates and accepts only credits that are applicable to the student’s program of study and reflect a final grade of ‘C’ or above. Accepted credits are applied to the student’s record, reflected on their academic planner, but not calculated into their college GPA. The transfer credit planner will also be shared with the student’s advisor to assist with schedule creation and developing a graduation plan.