Program Overview

Online Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies

Program Overview

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers an online Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies. This distance learning program is offered to graduate students via the College of Law. Online students will acquire and develop skills in legal research, legal analysis, legal communication, and more.

Program Details

• Degree: Graduate Certificate
• Major: Legal Studies
• College: College of Law
• Format: Mixed (Fully online, mix of asynchronous and synchronous)
• Credit Hours: 15
• Cost Per Credit: $744 (In-state), $819 (Out-of-state)
• Admission Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Requirements: No Prerequisites

Career Opportunities

Obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies opens the door to a range of disciplines, allowing you to pursue professional opportunities, such as:

• Human Resource Professional
• Paralegal
• Compliance Officer
• Higher Education Administrator
• Cybersecurity Expert
• Forensic Social Worker
• Police Officer
• Business Professional

Featured Courses

Course Descriptions

• LAW 503: Structure and Operation of the American Legal System Introduces non-JD students to the structure of the American legal system and basics of U.S. law.
• LAW 504: Introduction to Legal Reasoning and Communication Introduces non-JD students to the process of legal reasoning and communication.
• LAW 506: Contracts: Legal Analysis & Drafting Introduces non-JD students to the basic agreement process and legal protections afforded contract.
• LAW 515: Alternative Dispute Resolution Introduces non-JD students to various alternatives to the conventional trial process.

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