Legal Studies and Pre-Law - Research and Writing Emphasis (Minor)

Legal Studies and Prelaw

Law schools generally require an applicant to be the holder of a bachelor's degree. A curriculum plan is developed by the prelaw student in consultation with the prelaw advisor. This will include an introductory law class, a legal research and writing class, a legal ethics class, a capstone class, and specific electives. Additionally, a student may apply for a clerkship. Classes and activities are tailored to meet the goals of students desiring to attend law school. Moreover, membership in the prelaw fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, is available to all prelaw students. Most law schools also require students to submit scores from the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Prelaw students may receive assistance in applying for the LSAT through their prelaw advisor.

Core Requirements:

18 Hours

• LSPL 101 Introduction to Legal Systems (3)

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• BGEN 301 Principles of Business Law (3)

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• LSPL 201 Legal Research and Writing (3)
• LSPL 301 Legal Ethics (3)
• LSPL 405 Legal Studies Capstone (3)
• Two (2) courses from an approved  Area of Emphasis  or  from the  General Legal Studies Prelaw courses listed below.

Research and Writing Emphasis:

• ENGL 250 Technical Writing (3)
• ENGL 302 Study of the English Language (3)
• ENGL 300 English Grammars (3)

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• SOSC 2851 Introduction to Academic Research (1)

General Legal Studies and Prelaw Courses

• BGEN 301 Principles of Business Law (3)
• ACCT 303 Accounting Regulations (3)

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• COMM 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
• COMM 209 Argumentation and Debate (3)
• COMM 360 Communication Law (3)

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• ENGL 250 Technical Writing (3)
• ENGL 300 English Grammars (3)

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• PHIL 210 Logic (3)
• PHIL 316 Ethics (3)

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• POSC 101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
• POSC 104 American Federal Government (3)
• POSC 340 Modern Political Ideologies (3)
• POSC 405 Political Theory I (3)
• POSC 406 Political Theory II (3)
• POSC 370 Legislative Process (3)
• POSC 401 Constitutional Law (3)

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• SOC 303 Criminology (3)
• SOC 350 Special Topics in Sociology (1-3)