The legal studies major introduces students to the study of law and the American judicial system. This program is highly recommended for students who plan to attend law school or pursue a law-related career. Courses include: Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties, Criminal Law, International Law, and more. The legal studies major helps students develop their critical thinking, research, writing, and public speaking skills. Legal studies graduates have attended some of the best law schools in the country, including: Duke, Fordham, Villanova, Loyola Marymount, San Diego, West Virginia, Quinnipiac, Rutgers and Seton Hall.
Legal studies equips students with the skills necessary to succeed in law school or any law-related career. Our courses emphasize critical reading, writing skills, verbal communication, and research proficiency. Legal studies promotes the values of public service and social justice, while helping students build a strong foundation for a legal education. Students are exposed to important facets of the law and the legal profession, such as: case law analysis, statutory construction, constitutional interpretation, and jurisprudence.