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Law

The United States is a country built on a foundation of laws. As a result, the legal system affects nearly every aspect of our society, from buying a home to crossing the street. Lawyers form the backbone of this system, holding positions of great responsibility with an obligation to adhere to a strict code of ethics. Other workers, such as paralegals (legal assistants), help lawyers in their work and must also behave ethically in their dealings with clients.

Lawyers, also known as attorneys, are the primary professionals in the legal system; they serve as both advocates and advisors. As advocates, they represent one of the parties in a criminal or civil dispute by presenting evidence and arguing in court to support their client. As advisors, they counsel clients regarding legal rights and obligations and suggest courses of action in business and personal matters.

All attorneys research the intent of laws and judicial decisions and apply the law to the specific circumstances faced by their clients.

At JFK University, the School of Law (SOL) provides world-class faculty, exceptional support, and practical experience within supportive, not competitive, programs that prepare you to pass the bar exam while maintaining family, work, or other responsibilities. Our curriculum emphasizes analytical and advocacy skills with a focus on the law in its wider political, social, and economic contexts. We believe that the law can be a tool for social change, and we encourage you to examine and share your individual experiences to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of social justice.

JFKU’s School of Management (SOM) offers the Paralegal Certificate program that can prepare you for this field in one year if you enroll on a full-time basis. Coursework covers legal research and writing; ethics and professional responsibility; tort and contract law; property and real estate law; wills, trusts, and estate planning; probate and estates administration; bankruptcy and creditors’ rights; litigation and criminal law; business organizations; and family law.

To learn more about becoming an attorney, contact JFKU’s School of Law.

To learn more about becoming a paralegal or legal assistant, contact JFKU’s School of Management.