ACHLS ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE “FRIEND OF AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HISTORY AND LEGAL STUDIES” AWARD

 SALEM, NH - The American College of History and Legal Studies (ACHLS) announced both Stacey Peters (a department head of paralegal studies) and Thomas Neal (an adjunct professor of business law) as recipients of the “Friend of the American College of History and Legal Studies” Award.   The award is given to people within the community who have greatly promoted the college’s mission of a rigorous education in history and law, at an affordable cost, to teach students to be better thinkers and writers.

On November 6, 2013, Dean Peter M. Malaguti and Dr. Jessica Parr of ACHLS conferred the awards after American History I and Writing I classes, followed by a wine and cheese reception.    Professor Peters is the Department Head of the Paralegal Studies program and the Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate program at NHTI Concord's Community College in Concord, New Hampshire, and is a graduate of both Rivier College and Alfred University.    

Peters accepted her award after an introduction from her former student and current ACHLS student, Noreen Cowdrey.   “The ACHLS is a great opportunity for my students," Peters said. “And I look forward to seeing some of my former students take advantage of this affordable educational opportunity and early admission to law school program."

Professor Thomas Neal, an adjunct professor of business law at Great Bay Community College, also received the award.  In addition to teaching at GBCC, Prof. Neal practices law in Concord and is a graduate of St. John's University School of Law.  "Some of my students express interest in the law and how it relates to society," said Neal.  "What better place for those students to consider than the ACHLS?"

The American College of History and Legal Studies (www.achls.org) was created by the Massachusetts School of Law (www.mslaw.edu).  An affordable “completion” college offering the junior and senior years of undergraduate study toward a bachelor’s degree in history and legal studies, ACHLS also offers an "Early Admission To Law School" program in conjunction with the Massachusetts School of Law.   Like its sister school MSL, all classes at ACHLS are taught exclusively using the discussion (not lecture) method of teaching.   Full scholarships are available for the 2014-2015 junior year.  Those students who choose to spend their senior year (of 2015-16) at ACHLS instead of going to the Massachusetts School of Law pay only $5,000 in their senior year.  Evening classes are available.  To schedule a visit, request information, or apply, visit www.achls.org, email info@achls.org or call 603.458.5145