Legal Studies Degree

Legal studies is a program that provides an understanding of the fundamental legal concepts that influence the operations of business enterprises. The program generally has two distinct career objectives: 1) To provide solid preparation and an “edge” for those who plan to attend law school; or 2) To provide the legal background needed for managerial positions in law administration. The curriculum is designed to acquaint the student with the broad spectrum of the economic, political, and sociological framework within which the law functions. It also may be pursued as a pre-law major in preparation for law school. Majors will be exposed to a curriculum that will challenge their thinking process and reasoning skills through the use of actual court cases, trial simulations, negotiations and other advocacy skills that stress written and oral communications.