Your path to a career with excellent pay and rewarding challenges in the legal sphere begins here with our two excellent Legal Studies education programs. The diverse opportunities that await you in the legal profession can include transferring to a four-year institution to pursue a career as a lawyer or going right to work as a paralegal.
Legal Studies Program Legal Specialty Courses Transfer Credit Policy*
The Lansing Community College Legal Studies program may award transfer credit for designated, legal specialty courses on a case-by-case basis determined by the Legal Studies Program Director, subject to approval of the Dean of the Technical Careers Division. The current Legal Studies specialty courses are LEGL 115, LEGL 125, LEGL 211, LEGL 212, LEGL 218, LEGL 225, LEGL 228, LEGL 229 and LEGL 270. The following conditions apply to the transfer of these legal specialty courses:
Lansing Community College's Legal Studies program is approved by the American Bar Association.
- Transfer credit may be awarded for substantially similar courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher in an ABA approved, or other post-secondary academically accredited academic Legal Studies program. To be considered "substantially similar", the course must have incorporated the same or similar topics and assignments as the LCC Legal Studies specialty course sought to be credited as evidenced by a catalog description, detailed syllabus, and course reference file.
- No more than 9 semester credit hours of Legal Studies specialty course credit may be earned toward the Legal Studies Associate Degree or Legal Studies Post-Bachelor Certificate by transfer credit.
- Transfer credit will not be awarded for LEGL 225 and LEGL 270.
*Notwithstanding the provisions detailed above: in no circumstance will a student be awarded a Legal Studies Associate degree or Certificate unless at least 9 credit hours of Legal Studies specialty course work has been completed at LCC in a synchronous class format.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Full Semester Teaching Period - Last Week for Waitlist
First 8 Weeks Teaching Period - Last Week for Waitlist
First 12 Weeks Teaching Period - Last Week for Waitlist
Full Semester Teaching Period Begins - Spring Semester
Advising
Contact Academic Advising for an appointment to answer your individual questions.
517-483-1200 option 4
Academic Advising
Get Started!
Your path to excellent pay and immediate opportunities begins today. Tech careers programs are waiting for dedicated people like you!
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Legal Studies, AB
Overview
The Associate Degree curriculum consists of in-depth legal specialty classes along with a general basic education. Students in this curriculum may be in college for the first time or may have some previous college experience. A student with no previous college can usually complete the curriculum in two years, attending full-time.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Legal Studies Post-Bachelor, CA
Overview
The Post-Bachelor certificate program is offered for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. These students can usually complete the program in one year, attending full-time.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.