Students desiring to obtain a degree in two years may pursue an Associate in Science in Applied Legal Studies (A.S.A.L.S.). Students must complete thirty-two hours (eight courses) in their major and the required courses for the chosen degree. Of those eight courses, students must take five required courses and may choose three of the advanced ALS electives offered. One of those electives may be an internship working as a paralegal (ALS 381) after the student has completed at least fifteen hours of applied legal studies coursework.

In their first year, students are encouraged to take only required courses, and should note that ALS 264, 265, and 266 are not classes that can count toward an ALS requirement for the associate’s degree.

Transfer students working toward an associate’s degree must take five ALS courses at Suffolk and two of the five courses must be required.

For a list of required and elective courses, see the Certificate Program page.