Law Foundations
- Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-Person, Hybrid, Online
18 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 years (2 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Law Foundations?
Launch your legal or criminal justice career with an intro to the American legal system, criminal and civil law, and forensic science.
- Prepare for immediate workforce entry or further study with this short-term, part-time program that will fast-track your future.
- Benefit from flexible learning that is ideal for working adults or career changers.
- Transition into the Paralegal Studies or Criminal Justice associate degree programs with stackable credits.
Program Roadmap
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Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
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G3 financial assistance at Reynolds can help cover tuition for select programs like this one! Starting something new or changing a career path can be scary, but if you want to earn workplace certifications or an academic degree that leads to a career, G3 tuition assistance can help remove the financial barrier of going to college.
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our awesome faculty and highly personalized advisers are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Learn in courses that emphasize applied knowledge in legal systems, law enforcement, and criminal justice equipping you with practical skills for entry-level roles in law enforcement, legal support, and forensic investigation.
Gain the qualifications needed for legal support roles or to enhance your current position. This certificate equips graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to step into responsible positions in the current job market. Whether you're pursuing your first full-time role or looking to elevate your existing career, this program is designed to prepare you for success from day one.
Ideal for professionals already working in law enforcement, legal support, or related areas who want to enhance their skills, stay current with industry practices, or position themselves for promotions. The certificate can also help you transition into new roles within the legal or criminal justice system, such as legal assistant, court clerk, or evidence technician.
Class Highlights
LGL 110 - Introduction to Law and the Paralegal
Learn various areas of law in which a paralegal may be employed including the study of court systems (Virginia and federal).
ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice
Review the United States criminal justice system introducing the major system components: law enforcement, judiciary, and corrections.
ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation
Study the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques, examining crime scene search, collecting, handling, and preserving evidence.
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