START YOUR CAREER IN LAW

 BY JESSICA ZIMMER

Students from all academic backgrounds can pursue their passion in law with an education in legal studies at Humphreys University. The programs at Humphreys University in Stockton and Modesto offer full-time and part-time programs. Students can earn a paralegal certificate, an Associate of Arts or a Bachelor of Arts in legal studies, a Master of legal studies, and a Juris Doctorate. Matthew Reynolds, dean of the Drivon School of Law, says that the journey starts with deciding which career to pursue. Reynolds offers five tips for those seeking to enter the legal field:

1. LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT LEGAL PROFESSIONALS DO by talking to practicing paralegals, legal assistants, legal researchers, or attorneys. “Students who want to sit in on a virtual class may reach out to us,” says Reynolds.

2. APPLY TO THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM depending on your short-term and long-term goals. Humphreys University offers a plan for students in the legal studies bachelor’s program to transfer into the Drivon School of Law. This transfer plan allows students to complete their law degree sooner, saving them time and money.

3. LEARN ABOUT SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICIES. Humphreys University admission is simple and easy because we believe in student-centered admission policies. Students can enroll by following a few simple steps. Admission requirements at the Drivon School of Law, which is accredited by the California Committee of Bar Examiners, are not as strict as at an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school. The cost of tuition is also significantly lower. This means the Drivon School of Law is accessible to a wider range of students, including parents and individuals who are already employed.

4. LEARN SKILLS IN INTERNSHIPS OR CLINICS while in school. These experiences prove a graduate can do the job independently.

5. ASK FOR SUGGESTIONS FROM FORMER INSTRUCTORS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY. Learning from the experiences and knowledge of others is important when planning academic goals. Humphreys University was founded in 1896 and has a long history in the community. Many incoming students were recommended to Humphreys through friends and family.

HUMPHREYS UNIVERSITY

6650 Inglewood Ave., Stockton (209) 478-0800

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Undergraduate Programs

Certificate In Paralegal Studies

Paralegal certificate is designed to provide the student with theoretical and practical exposure to certain areas of the law and meet the conditions of the California Business and Professions Code necessary to designate oneself as a Paralegal in the State of California

ASSOCIATE & BACHELOR'S IN LEGAL STUDIES

The associate and bachelor’s degree prepares students for entry positions in law offices or any legal-related fields of work. Career opportunities range from legal assistant, paralegal, private investigator to arbitrator, mediator, or conciliator.