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    "page_header": "Legal Studies Degrees",
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    "page_intro": "<p>As demand for skilled paralegals continues to increase, the Graduate, International, Compliance, and Legal Studies Office at Delaware Law offers both <strong>associate&rsquo;s and bachelor&rsquo;s degree programs</strong> in legal studies. Taught by our distinguished faculty who contribute their diverse experience and in-depth knowledge, both ABA-approved programs provide an excellent preparation for the paralegal profession.</p>",
    "page_content": "<div style=\"float: right; width: 33%;\"><a href=\"https://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals/\"><img src=\"irl://2841//\" alt=\"ABA Approved\" width=\"95%\" /></a></div>\r\n<p>To work with your schedule, we offer both full-time and part-time studies, with&nbsp;flexible scheduling, online and evening classes. Many courses are available online, although you must complete at least ten semester credits, or the equivalent of legal specialty courses, through traditional classroom instruction.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The <strong>bachelor&rsquo;s degree </strong>(120 credits) provides an in-depth learning experience essential to the paralegal profession, including classes in civil and criminal theory, legal writing, research skills, and procedure. Upon completion, you will earn both a bachelor of science (BS) degree in legal studies and a paralegal certificate of completion. By consulting with your advisor in choosing legal electives, you can also earn a paralegal studies certificate of completion, at no additional cost, in one the following concentrations:</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"ipl://357//W10=////\">Criminal law</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"ipl://355//W10=////\">Corporate law</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"ipl://358//W10=////\">Litigation</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"ipl://360//W10=////\">Health law</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"{wwwroot}prospective-students/paralegal-legal-nurse-consultant/paralegal-certificate/real-estate-law-concentration/\">Estate administration law</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"{wwwroot}prospective-students/paralegal/paralegal-certificate/intellectual-property-concentration/\">Intellectual property law</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"ipl://369//W10=////\">Bachelor's degree credit breakdown and sequence of courses</a></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The <strong>associate&rsquo;s degree </strong>(60 credits) focuses on legal research and writing, the mechanics of the civil litigation process, and various specialized areas such as probate, litigation, real estate, and technology. In earning your associate of science degree, you can also choose to earn a paralegal studies certificate of completion at no additional cost &mdash; Associates degree students may also go on to complete a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in legal studies.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"ipl://367//W10=////\">Associate's degree credit breakdown and sequence of courses</a></p>\r\n<h5>Transfer Students</h5>\r\n<p>Students who have already achieved college credits elsewhere may apply to complete their degree at Delaware Law&rsquo;s Legal Studies Programs as a transfer student. We provide individual attention to each new student and one of our advisors will work with you to help you understand the transfer process. Learn more <a href=\"ipl://342//W10=////\">about the transfer process</a>.</p>\r\n<h3>Tuition</h3>\r\n<p>Please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"ipl://376//W10=////TGVnYWxTdHVkaWVzQ29zdA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Cost of Attendance page</a>&nbsp;for current tuition rates and other fees and expenses. Financial aid is available for qualified students.</p>\r\n<h2><a title=\"{wwwroot}prospective-students/paralegal/admissions/\" href=\"ipl://97//W10=////\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">APPLY NOW</a></h2>",
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