法律 Studies, B.A., B.S.
The legal studies major involves the study of 法律 and contemporary issues related to 法律 as part of a liberal education. The American Bar Association-approved B.A./B.S. focuses on both theory and practice and prepares students for work as paralegals and for other careers in the 法律领域.
学生 in this 程序 can play an important role in the
delivery of legal services but they are not permitted to practice
法律. To practice 法律, learners must obtain a 法律 school degree and
satisfy other state requirements for admission to the bar.
Program Overview
法律 studies students may earn a bachelor of arts (B.A.)或单身汉 科学(B).S.)学位. B.A. requires third semester proficiency in a foreign language. B.S. requires completion of courses in statistics and research methods. A minor, not approved by the ABA, is 也可用.
Why Study 法律 Studies at 大 Valley?
- The legal studies major is approved by the American Bar Association and features a critical-thinking foundation that focuses on professional skills.
- The 程序 prides itself on the diverse professional experience of its faculty members, most of whom are licensed attorneys with experience working in areas of civil and criminal 法律.
- 教师 are engaged in scholarly research and writing and have been recognized as award-winning teachers and mentors.
- The 程序's advisory board consists of attorneys and paralegals who give guidance on matters such as curriculum, internship and employment opportunities, and trends in the legal field.
- The legal studies internship 程序 allows students to get college credit for work in 法律 firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and other organizations that engage in 法律-related work.
职业生涯的见解
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位置 & 格式
All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the 艾伦代尔
校园. 学生 in this major continue their upper division studies
downtown on the Robert C. 皮尤 大
急流 校园.
- 面对面
课程
- Substantive 法律, including contracts, criminal 法律, torts, property, business 法律, and family 法律
- Oral and written communication
- Critical thinking skills
- Investigation and legal research
- 法律 ethics and professionalism
Combined Degree 项目
This undergraduate degree can be combined with a master's degree to save you time and money, and get you into the workforce sooner. On average, students save $8,500 in our combined degree 程序s and take up to four fewer classes than if earning the degrees separately.
You can even build your own combined degree from 程序s in different disciplines to further personalize your education and meet specific career goals.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Hands-on learning and other fieldwork not only deepen your mastery of your discipline but also give you the edge employers seek. Visit our experience matters page to see the work GVSU students are doing in their co-ops and internships.Admission Requirements
Visit the 博天堂官方 网站 for undergraduate requirements.
For 更多的 Information
School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and 法律 Studies
博天堂官方.edu/cj
289 . c理查德·M. 狄维士
Center
(616) 331-7130
“I felt that I had an advantage in 法律 school as a result of participating in GVSU's legal studies 程序.”
LEGAL STUDIES ALUMNUS
“The legal studies 程序 significantly advanced my knowledge and capabilities in the workforce as a paralegal/legal assistant in criminal and civil 法律.”
LEGAL STUDIES ALUMNA