Legal Studies, Associate of Science

As a student in the J.D./LL.M. joint degree program, you complete both your J.D. degree and your LL.M. degree in Bankruptcy or Real Estate in as little as seven semesters.

Accelerate your path to law by pursuing a combined B.A./J.D. program.

The dual Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor program permits you to enter the St. John’s University School of Law before completing your bachelor’s degree and to complete your academic training in six years, earning an undergraduate degree from the College of Professional Studies and a Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s Law. 

The Nation's Only LL.M. Dedicated to Bankruptcy Law

The Business Law minor encompasses all the laws that dictate how to form and run a business. The minor deals with the collection of legal requirements around forming, operating, dissolving, and engaging with a business. The Business Law minor also includes state and federal laws, as well as administrative regulations.  

The combined Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Criminal Justice and Sociology will allow you to develop these valuable skills and complete both degrees in just five years of full-time study.

The Associate Degree in Criminal Justice is uniquely designed as the first step towards earning the Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. It satisfies the education requirements of the New York Police Department and many other police departments.

Prepare for a dynamic career in the criminal justice system with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at St. John’s University, featuring specialized courses, and practical internships at leading New York City agencies, equipping graduates for success in both the public and private sectors. 

Useful for any future career path. 

The M.A. in Criminology and Justice at St. John's offers a rigorous academic foundation in criminology and the skills to analyze crime-related data and research. 

This program is designed to educate students on current leadership skills and trends in Homeland Security and Law Enforcement.

The Homeland Security Program at St. John’s University focuses on the protection of the nation’s critical infrastructure and populace from terrorism, criminal acts, and natural disasters. 

The Homeland Security Program focuses on protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure and populace from terrorism, criminal acts, and natural disasters.  Graduates will be equipped to address complex security challenges and contribute to the safety and resilience of their community and nation.

This innovative 78-credit program is designed to qualify candidates to fill mid- to high-level executive positions in government, law enforcement, the public and private security industries, nongovernmental organizations, and academia. 

A nationally respected faculty, congenial, diverse and talented students and a powerful network of successful alumni.

The minor in business law provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to deal with the legalities of running a business and to recognize the body of law that governs business and commerce.

The B.S./M.A. program in Legal Studies and Sociology allows qualified students to simultaneously work toward the completion of a B.S. degree in Legal Studies and an M.A. degree in Sociology.

The legal studies minor is appropriate for students who aspire to go to law school and is appropriate for students who aspire to work in the legal profession as paralegals.  Students who complete the legal studies minor are given a paralegal certificate.

The AS/LLB allows students to complete two legal degrees in four years, one in New York and one in London.

Legal studies teaches foundational skills in the practice of law.

Develops leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, preparing students for service as officers or leaders in military and civilian careers.

Located in Queens, New York, one of the most diverse places in the world and one of the five boroughs of New York City, the global epicenter of real estate development, investment, and finance, St. John’s provides the perfect launching pad for a career in real estate law. 

Why earn a Transnational Legal Practice LL.M. at St. John's Law? The Transnational Legal Practice LL.M. degree is a great choice for internationally-trained lawyers and law students who plan to work in cross-border/transnational contexts, whether in the U.S or another country.

The LL.M. in U.S. Legal Studies is designed for one purpose: to prepare internationally-trained attorneys to pass the New York Bar Exam and gain admission to practice law in this unrivaled jurisdiction.