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Earn Your AS in Legal Studies Online

American Public University's (APU) online AS in Legal Studies provides a strong foundation in legal doctrine.

Our associate in legal studies program will develop the analytical, technical, and communication skills necessary for engaging in responsibilities associated with law and the legal field. It is suitable preparation for nonlawyer roles such as paralegal, legal assistant, legal analyst, compliance official, jury consultant, and victim advocate.

APU's legal studies associate degree builds your knowledge of:

  • Litigation
  • Ethics
  • Real estate law
  • Criminal law
  • Paralegal procedures
  • Legal research and writing
  • Civil practice
  • General law

Our legal studies program also exercises skills in effective writing and communication, legal reasoning and critical thinking, and interpersonal and organizational management.

APU is part of the American Public University System, which is an officially recognized member of the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC Member Number 5070).

What You Will Do

  1. Apply legal research and writing skills in realistic legal contexts
  2. Develop critical thinking and legal analytical skills
  3. Demonstrate proficiency with law office equipment and software

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Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military spouses/dependents are eligible for our Military Tuition Grant that covers undergraduate and master’s-level tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour.

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Reflecting our commitment to deliver value.

$285
Per Credit Hour

Tuition for associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and undergraduate certificates.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Military Tuition Grant for eligible students

$0
Textbooks & Ebooks

We provide no-cost textbooks and ebooks for all undergraduates.

$0
Transfer Credit Evaluation

APU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.

$0
Application Fee

There is no cost to apply.

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Why You Should Earn This Associate From APU

We’ve earned our reputation as a respected leader in online higher education by always making you—the student—our #1 priority.

Accessible Learning

Plan around your work and life responsibilities with courses that are online and feature weekly class schedules with no set login times.

Save Time

Associate degree students can transfer up to 45 credits for previous academic coursework, job experience, and professional training. We also consider ACE-evaluated training and credits by exam.

Be in Control

You can quickly turn your ambitions into reality because programs begin every month. Most classes are 8 weeks long.

Real-World Knowledge

You’ll be guided by faculty skilled in providing an engaging learning journey rooted in real-world experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

Future-Focused

You have access to our vast network of working professional students and alumni, and our career services team provides continuous assistance.

Your Time to Shine

You always have a front row seat in APU’s online classroom. Undergraduate classes average 20 students.

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