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Legal Studies Program and Paralegal Program

Graduation Applications
For students applying for graduation in the following majors:
(1) B.S. in Legal Studies; (2) Paralegal Certificate; (3) A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies; (4) Minor in Legal Studies

Applicants for graduation must print out Cover Pages and attach the completed cover pages to the major worksheet below that corresponds to the major for which graduation is sought. 
Please note: If you are applying for graduation with more than one major, you must submit a separate graduation application (with separate cover pages) for EACH major.

Worksheets by Major

(1) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Legal Studies
        B.S. Legal Studies Worksheet (2011-2012 catalog)
        B.S. Legal Studies Worksheet (2010-2011 catalog)
        B.S. Legal Studies Worksheet (2009-2010 catalog) 
 
           Note to B.S. Legal Studies majors:
Paralegal Certificate Add-On Option:  Students who complete a B.S. degree in Legal Studies will also fulfill the requirements for a Paralegal Certificate if they take PARA 2207 and PARA 2213 as two of their four lower-division PARA electives.  Students may apply for both a B.S. degree in Legal Studies and a Paralegal Certificate with the Registrar’s Office.  Separate applications must be submitted for each degree option and a fee must be paid for each application submitted. 

(2) Paralegal Certificate
        Paralegal Certificate Worksheet (2011-2012 catalog)
        Paralegal Certificate Worksheet (2010-2011 catalog)
        Paralegal Certificate Worksheet (2009-2010 catalog)
        Paralegal Certificate Worksheet (2008-2009 catalog)

 (3) Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Paralegal
     Studies  
        A.A.S. Paralegal Studies Worksheet (2011-2012 catalog)
        A.A.S. Paralegal Studies Worksheet (2010-2011 catalog)
        A.A.S. Paralegal Studies Worksheet (2009-2010 catalog)
        A.A.S. Paralegal Studies Worksheet (2008-2009 catalog)
 
        Note to A.A.S. Paralegal Studies majors:
Paralegal Certificate Add-On Option:  Students who complete an A.A.S. degree in Paralegal Studies will also fulfill the requirements for a Paralegal Certificate by virtue of having completed the A.A.S. degree.  Students may apply for both an A.A.S. degree in Paralegal Studies and a Paralegal Certificate with the Registrar’s Office.  Separate applications must be submitted for each degree option and a fee must be paid for each application submitted. 

(4) Minor in Legal Studies (not ABA-approved)
        Legal Studies Minor Worksheet (2011-2012 catalog)
        Legal Studies Minor Worksheet (2010-2011 catalog) 

Note: Please check the Registrar's web site for most recent information regarding fees and procedures for all graduation applications, as this information may change and supersede the information on the linked form.

Note: Please refer to the Academic Catalog for official information and consult with an academic advisor regarding your major and the appropriate Academic Catalog under which to graduate.