NEW YORK
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY

Graduate Certificate in Law & Legal Studies in Legal Studies

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    12

  • Courses Offered

    2

  • Course Duration

    1 Month (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $1,800

Courses Offered

A graduate certificate offered by NYMU holds the highest decree regarding the discovery of your potential and career growth, one that ambitious students set a goal for.

Introduction To Legal Studies (LES-167)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Paralegals: A Profession Evolves
     Careers In Law Firms And Beyond
     Paralegal Ethics And Other Professional Issues
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Law: Its Source And Application
     Legal Persons, Property, Contracts And Crimes
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interviewing And Investigations
     Tort Law And The Indispensable Specialty: Civil Litigation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Basics Of Legal Research And Writing
     Computer Basics For Paralegals
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Paralegal Role In Family, Probate, Bankruptcy And Administrative Law
     Identifying--And Getting--The Right Job For You

Fundamentals Of Commercial Law (LES-410)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The American Legal System
     Criminal V. Civil Wrongs
     Contracts And The Law Of Sales
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Commercial Paper
     Real Property
     Personal Property
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Law Of Agency
     Business Organizations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Employment Law
     Bankruptcy
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Administrative Law
     Banking

Why Choose New York Metropolitan University

New York Metropolitan University is the name of excellence, and we emphasize fully working on the future of our students just so they can reach their true potential. Our unparalleled campus experience allows students of all races and religions to excel in their abilities. Here, you are not just growing in your educational career; you can also focus on and enhance your extracurricular activities. We are passionate about providing you with the best overall experience before you enter your professional career path. However, the real career paths of students begin with us.