Receive the foundational education required for transfer into a baccalaureate degree program in preparation for a career in the legal system.

  • Academic Division: Behavioral Sciences and Law & Social Justice
  • Program Type: Associate of Arts (A.A.)
  • Campus: Gloucester
  • Career Interest: Justice & Forensics
  • Time Commitment: Two-years
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Accreditation: MSCHE
  • CIP Code 24.0101

Program Learning Outcomes

This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. Using available elective credits, students will focus on legal systems as a specific field of study.

  • Students who have completed the program should be able to:
  • Communicate effectively in writing and orally
  • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social, and historical ideas and perspectives
  • Analyze information and use critical, thinking to make decisions and solve problems
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of legal principles and systems
PreLaw DJC

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Summer sessions are still enrolling with sessions beginning June 22 and July 13.

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Education Unique to Each Student

The support and guidance I have received from faculty, staff, and my fellow students has been nothing but astronomical. I’m so thankful for the knowledge and skills I have gained during my time at RCSJ.

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