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Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies with Concentration in Paralegal Studies Mercy University - Westchester Campus Mercy University - Westchester Campus, USA

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USD 23550

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 40 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Build skills and training with a legally-oriented education and real-world experiences that will make you stand out for future employers.

You can have a fulfilling, stimulating career as a paralegal. Mercy University offers a four-year Bachelor’s Degree program in Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies. The Bachelor's Degree program in Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies is approved by the American Bar Association. Graduates are trained specialists who can:

  • Manage law office operations
  • Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents
  • Assume administrative duties routinely performed by attorneys

Graduates are also capable of conducting legal research, designing and developing new procedures and analyzing and reviewing legal documents. 

Paralegals are not licensed to practice law. Paralegals work under the direct supervision of an attorney who is responsible for the work product of the paralegal.

Our program is structured to give you a real world, legally-oriented education which leads to the attainment of marketable skills.

The Mercy University Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Our Paralegal Advisory Board consists of judges, lawyers, paralegals and community leaders. The Mercy University Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies program is a Member of the American Association for Paralegal Education.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    48 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    23550

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 40 Waived

    Application Fee
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    16130 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    International Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarships for the 2026 – 2027 Academic Year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Intakes) 

    Here are the new scholarship amounts for international FRESHMAN:  

    Scholarship Name

    Amount Per Year

    Presidential Excellence Scholarship

    $10,000.00

    Mercy Excellence Scholarship

    $9,000.00

    Trustee Scholarship

    $8,000.00

    Presidential Scholarship

    $6,000.00

    Provost Scholarship

    $4,000.00

    Here are the new amounts for international TRANSFER students (Must have a minimum of 12.00 transferable credits):

    Scholarship Name

    Amount Per Year

    Presidential Excellence Transfer Scholarship

    $8,000.00

    Mercy Transfer Scholarship

    $6,000.00

    Trustee Transfer Scholarship

    $4,000.00

    Provost Transfer Scholarship

    $3,000.00

    Scholarship letters are delivered to students via email approximately three to four weeks after acceptance.

     

     

       

     

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