Legal Studies (LGLS) - Minor

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22 credits

2.0 GPA required.

C grade or better required in minor courses.

The purpose of the Legal Studies minor is to enable students to develop both intellectual and professional skills in the law while making important connections between their current major and the law. The program is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to enter into a career that demands knowledge of and experience with legal systems and institutions or to broaden their knowledge of the law and how it relates to their current field of study. It also serves as an excellent preparation for law school.

Required Courses (13 credits)

LGLS 101 - Introduction to American Law (3 credits)
△ LGLS 370 - Legal Research and Writing I (3 credits)
◆ LGLS 372 - Legal Research and Writing II (3 credits)
LGLS 373 - Civil Procedure (2 credits)
LGLS 376 - Criminal Procedure (2 credits)

Electives (9 credits)

LGLS 374 - Evidentiary Rules (2 credits)
LGLS 377 - Practical Legal Investigation Techniques (3 credits)
LGLS 380 - Legal Studies Internship (1-12 credits)
LGLS 381 - Legal Studies Topics and Issues (3 credits)
LGLS 383 - Paralegal CLE Institute (1 credit)
◎ LGLS 385 - Mock Trial I (3 credits)

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course unique to the minor and not used in major or additional requirements. See DARS for details.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning