What we stand for:
Faulkner University Legal Studies Program seeks to glorify God through education of the whole person and the preparation of highly competent, socially and ethically committed legal professionals, emphasizing integrity of character, an appreciation for the pursuit of equal justice for every person, and a lifelong dedication to critical inquiry and investigative thinking.
When is it offered?
Legal Studies courses are offered during the day, evenings, weekends and on-line. The schedule of courses typically accommodates the students who work full or part-time, may have family responsibilities, and want to attend school on a full or part-time basis.
Beth Warren, Alumni from Faulkner’s Legal Studies program
“I have been with the law firm of Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles for over seven years. There is not a day that goes by that I don't use something I learned from the Legal Studies Program at Faulkner. The information and guidance I received while obtaining my Legal Studies Degree has given me the tools to become an invaluable asset in doing my job”.
Megan West, Student in Faulkner’s Legal Studies program
“I plan on attending law school in the fall, and I feel completely prepared for that venture. The professors are incredibly knowledgeable in the field of law, and are also more than willing to help out students one-on-one to make sure that we fully understand the concepts presented. I have truly enjoyed the courses I have taken and I feel like I have gained so much knowledge from each and every professor.”
Tiffany Salter, Student in Faulkner’s Legal Studies program
“I am a current Legal Studies student at Faulkner and have just finished my freshman year. The classes at Faulkner are great and the teachers are very helpful in every aspect. I am planning on attending Jones School of Law after I graduate and I'm sure everything I have learned at Faulkner will be very helpful in the future.”
ABA approval information
The Legal Studies Program offered by the main campus in Montgomery, Alabama is approved by the American Bar Association. Students graduating with a Legal Studies degree from the Montgomery campus will receive an ABA-approved paralegal certificate along with their Legal Studies degree. Students who take legal specialty classes at a Faulkner University campus other than the Montgomery campus, and attempt to transfer legal specialty credit to the Montgomery campus will be considered to have transferred from a non-ABA approved school and will be subject to the transfer policy stated on the Transfer Policy page.
The American Bar Association defines a legal assistant or paralegal as “a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.
Other information about the Legal Studies program
To receive the A.S. or B.S. degree in Legal Studies, a student must demonstrate competency by successfully completing a comprehensive final exam and the Paralegal Portfolio (LS 2190 / 4190) with a grade of C or better during his or her senior year.
Students enrolled in the Great Books Honors College that have completed GB I-IV may fulfill their contract obligation by selecting any two upper level courses within your major area with agreement from select professor(s) and the honors college. Please consult the Great Books section of the catalog for complete details.