Legal Studies (LGLS) - BS Major

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64 S.H. (no minor required)

2.0 GPA required.

Phase I. Interdisciplinary Foundations (21 S.H.)

These courses address topics related to the U.S. legal system in a variety of academic disciplines, ranging from history and political science to business and accounting.

History - HIST (12 S.H.)

HIST 150 - United States History to 1865 (3 S.H.)
HIST 151 - United States History Since 1865 (3 S.H.)

American History (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

△ HIST 365 - American Legal History (3 S.H.)
◎ HIST 488 - American Constitutional History (3 S.H.)

History Electives (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

HIST 220 - Introduction to African-American History (3 S.H.)
HIST 235 - History of the American Indian (3 S.H.)
◎ HIST 315 - Women in U.S. History (3 S.H.)
HIST 355 - European Intellectual and Cultural History (3 S.H.)
△ HIST 365 - American Legal History (3 S.H.)
◎ HIST 398 - Topics in History with Oral Communication Emphasis (3 S.H.)
HIST 461 - Latin American Social Revolution (3 S.H.)
HIST 468 - History of the Andean Nations (3 S.H.)
HIST 469 - History of Brazil (3 S.H.)
△ HIST 485 - Contemporary America 1945-Present (3 S.H.)
HIST 486 - American Intellectual and Cultural History (3 S.H.)
◎ HIST 488 - American Constitutional History (3 S.H.)

Political Science - POLS (9 S.H.)

POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics (3 S.H.)
POLS 320 - Constitutional Law (3 S.H.)
POLS 420 - Administrative Law (3 S.H.)

Phase II. Legal Specialty Sequence (31 S.H.)

These courses concentrate on specific aspects of the legal profession. Legal specialty courses are offered in sequence (typically spring semester sophomore year).

LGLS 101 - Introduction to American Law (3 S.H.) (must complete prior to any 300-level LGSL course)
△ LGLS 370 - Legal Research and Writing I (3 S.H.)
◆ LGLS 372 - Legal Research and Writing II (3 S.H.)
LGLS 373 - Civil Procedure (2 S.H.)
LGLS 376 - Criminal Procedure (2 S.H.)

Internship & Electives (18 S.H.)

LGLS 380 - Legal Studies Internship (1-12 S.H.) (6 S.H. or 12 S.H.)

Electives (6 S.H. or 12 S.H.)

If completing 12 S.H. of Internship, select 6 elective credits. If completing 6 S.H. of Internship, select 12 elective credits.

LGLS 374 - Evidentiary Rules (2 S.H.)
LGLS 377 - Practical Legal Investigation Techniques (3 S.H.)
LGLS 381 - Legal Studies Topics and Issues (3 S.H.)
LGLS 383 - Paralegal CLE Institute (1 S.H.)
◎ LGLS 385 - Mock Trial I (3 S.H.)

Phase III. Concentration/Minor Sequence (12 S.H. or a minor)

In Phase III, students choose to complete the requirements of the Legal Studies Program, including an additional 12 S.H. in a variety of law-related courses from various disciplines. Students can choose between five concentrations. Alternatively, they may elect to complete a minor of their choice in addition to completing the first two phases of the program.

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◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

Legal Studies (LGLS) - BS Major

Phase I. Interdisciplinary Foundations (21 S.H.)

History - HIST (12 S.H.)

American History (3 S.H.)

History Electives (3 S.H.)

Political Science - POLS (9 S.H.)

Phase II. Legal Specialty Sequence (31 S.H.)

Internship & Electives (18 S.H.)

Electives (6 S.H. or 12 S.H.)

Phase III. Concentration/Minor Sequence (12 S.H. or a minor)

Concentration 1: Business and Intellectual Property Organizations

Concentration 2: Domestic Relations

Concentration 3: Litigation Practice

Concentration 4: Criminal Law and Systems

Concentration 5: Legal Studies/Government and Non-Government Organizations

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