Program Overview
The Legal Studies specialization is designed to provide a broad background in Fundamental legal studies related to work in law firms, financial institutions, insurance companies, governmental agencies or related entities. Students who successfully complete the Legal Studies specialization will:
- possess a foundation in the theory and practice relevant to Legal Studies
- possess related knowledge, skill and abilities that are associated with success in the profession
Legal Studies Specialization - 24 Credits
Required Courses: (15 Credits)
Students should plan their programs with advisor assistance so that courses can be completed in the sequence which follows.
- PLA 301 - Law and the Legal System*
- PLA 310 - Legal Research
- PLA 315 - Legal Writing
- PLA 320 - Civil Litigation
- PLA 430 - Criminal Law Practice
Specialization Electives (9 Credits)
These can be taken in any sequence or combination.
- PLA 300 - Special Topics
- PLA 330 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
- PLA 335 - Employment Law
- PLA 339 - Health Law
- PLA 343 - Business Organizations
- PLA 350 - Real Estate Law
- PLA 405 - Administrative Law and Process
- PLA 440 - Contracts
- PLA 452 - Environmental Law
- PLA 460 - Probate Proceedings
- PLA 470 - Immigration Law
- PLA 480 - Bankruptcy
- PLA 483 - Family Law
