Engage directly with faculty members on a schedule that works for you?online or in person?in this program that is ranked 15th in the nation by The Best Schools based on its ?academic excellence, faculty strength, range of courses provided, awards, rankings and reputation.?You?ll be able to choose up to two concentrations in areas such as paralegal studies, public administration, disability advocacy, labor relations, law and social justice, criminal justice?or create your own concentration.
Program OverviewPresented in accelerated format, the BLS program allows?you to complete the equivalent of two years of full-time coursework in just 20 months. The program is an interdisciplinary program exploring the American legal system from a wide range of perspectives, including economics, philosophy, theology and history. You?ll study with leading scholars and legal professionals and build competence in writing, research and critical thinking. You?ll learn how the legal system works, how it interrelates with social justice and how to assist people in asserting their rights.
- Accelerated eight-week format in a year-round program
- Fully online, giving you the flexibility to work on your own schedule from anywhere in the world; some evening courses offered, in person, at Triton College
- Option to declare up to two concentrations relevant to your career
- Year-round acceptance policy?start when it is convenient for you?
- Option to take classes in either the online and/or on-campus programs ?
- Join?Alpha Sigma Lambda, a highly regarded honor society for adults with exceptional grades
Reach you career goals by declaring up to two concentrations in these high-demand areas:
- Criminal Justice (not available on ground)
- Disability Advocacy
- Labor Relations
- Law and Social Justice
- Paralegal Studies
BLS graduates are prepared to work as paralegals, law enforcement officers and professionals in a wide range of settings, including:
- ?Law firms and legal departments
- Law enforcement and government
- Real estate, insurance?and banking
- Nonprofit organizations
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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