Those students on their path to law school in the pre-law specialization benefit greatly from instruction in substantive and procedural law along with advanced research and writing. Law school is fast-paced and academically demanding. From day one, law students are expected to read dense case law and discuss judicial decisions in written and oral formats. The pre-law specialization prepares students for these requirements to ensure an increased measure of success during law school and, later, as practicing attorneys. <br><br>The paralegal studies degree requires the completion of 34 credit hours in the core legal specialty courses. These requirements are drawn from the American Association for Paralegal Education and reflect the competencies required of a legal professional. These core legal specialty courses include: <br><br>Introduction to and Advanced Legal Research and Writing<br>Torts<br>Family Law<br>Civil Procedure<br>Wills, Trusts and Estates<br>Business Entities<br>Bankruptcy<br>Law Office Technology