Legal Studies - WSU/Mitchell Hamline Law School 3+3 Program (MHSL) - BS Major

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64 credits (no minor required)

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

Students wishing to attend Mitchell Hamline School of Law can select this major. Upon completion of three years of work at WSU, students, upon successful admission to the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, can forego their final year of work at WSU. Their first year course curriculum at MHSL will count towards the completion of a BS from Winona State University. Thus, successful students would receive a BS from WSU and a JD from Mitchell Hamline in six years instead of seven. Interested students should speak to the Director of Legal Studies early in their WSU career and apply for admission to the 3+3 Program.

Legal Studies 3+3 (MHSL) Major Map

Phase I. Interdisciplinary Foundations (21 credits)

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 (12 credits)

HIST 150 - United States History to 1865 (3 credits)
HIST 151 - United States History Since 1865 (3 credits)
△ HIST 365 - American Legal History (3 credits)
◎ HIST 488 - American Constitutional History (3 credits)

Political Science (9 credits)

POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics (3 credits)
POLS 320 - Constitutional Law (3 credits)
POLS 420 - Administrative Law (3 credits)

Phase II. Legal Specialty Sequence (31 credits)

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

Legal Studies (13 credits)

LGLS 101 - Introduction to American Law (3 credits) (required prior to any 300-level LGSL course)
△ 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)

Internship & Electives (18 credits)

LGLS 380 - Legal Studies Internship (1-12 credits) (6 or 12 credits)

Electives (6 or 12 credits)

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

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

Phase III. Mitchell Hamline Law School First Year Courses (12 credits)

In Phase III, students first year law school courses, upon successful completion, will help complete the requirements of the WSU BS in Legal Studies. Those courses are MH 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1415, 1651, and 2410.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement