Program Overview
This 15 credit certificate provides an introduction to legal processes, domains, and procedures for professionals in health care, education, human services, administration, and others wanting exposure to elements of law but not wanting a paralegal certificate or law degree. The program provides familiarity with legal concepts and research as well as in-depth study in topical areas of law.

Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Valparaiso University may apply up to 6 credits of the above coursework toward the LSP certificate.  Transfer credits may not be applied to this certificate.

Criteria for Admission
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School, which include:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university;
• An overall grade point average of at least a 3.00;

VU graduate students in good standing and alumni of any graduate degree program at VU are eligible for admission to the LLP program by submitting:

• Valparaiso University Graduate Application;
• A one page statement describing how the program will help meet their professional goals.
• Application Fee: $30 for U.S. citizens.

All other applicants must submit:

• Valparaiso University Graduate Application;
• Official transcripts of all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework.  If you have received an undergraduate or graduate degree from Valparaiso University, you are not required to submit an official transcript from Valparaiso University;
• A letter of reference;
• A one page statement describing how the program will help meet their professional goals.
• Application Fee: $30 for U.S. citizens.

Tuition
Tuition for the LSP graduate certificate is approximately $7,950.  Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at VU may apply up to 6 credits of the above course work toward the LSP certificate. Transfer credits may not be applied to this certificate.