St Petersburg College Bachelors Degree Program

Bachelor of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies Admission Requirements

Students will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies at St. Petersburg College by submitting the following:

  • Application for Admission.
  • Official transcripts from high school(s) (or GED). Students who have submitted transcripts that document a regionally accredited associate’s, bachelor’s or higher degree are not required to submit a high school transcript, unless it documents completion of two consecutive years of one foreign language.
  • Official transcripts from college(s) currently or previously attended.
  • Completion of all college preparatory coursework and a minimum of 15 semester hours of transferable general education coursework.
  • Students with an A.A. degree or A.S. degree not listed may be admitted with permission from the program director and must complete the following:

    * PLA 1003 INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL ASSISTANTSHIP
    * PLA 1104 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
    * PLA 1763 LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT
    * PLA 2114 ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH
    * PLA 2203 CIVIL LITIGATION I