Interdisciplinary Legal Studies Major

Overview

It is possible for a student to build an individualized major with Legal Studies courses by utilizing the University's Interdisciplinary Studies Major.

Admission Requirements

• Admission to the University
• Discussion with the Director of Legal Studies as to the appropriateness of using this option and the nature of the courses to be included.
• Admission to the Individualized and Multidisciplinary Studies Program (after the completion of 15 semester hours but before the completion of 75 semester hours).
• Submission of a plan of study that is approved by both the Interdisciplinary Studies Major Advisor and the Director of Legal Studies.

Degree Requirements

Completion of the following five required courses:

• LGS 201: Introduction to Law for Paralegals
• LGS 203: Legal Research I
• LGS 204: Legal Research II
• LGS 370: Litigation I
• LGS 371: Litigation II

Completion of nine semester hours of Legal Studies electives, selected from among the following paralegal specialty courses:

• LGS 216: Introduction to Torts
• LGS 314: Investigative Techniques & Evidence
• LGS 319: Probate Law
• LGS 322: Domestic Relations & Family Law
• LGS 360: Criminal Litigation
• LGS 372: Employment Law
• LGS 398.20: Paralegal Internship**

** Up to six semester hours of paralegal internship hours can be applied to the nine hour elective requirement. No more than 15 internship hours can be counted towards graduation.

Completion of additional law related courses as required by the plan of study approved by the Interdisciplinary Studies Advisor.

Completion of all University graduation requirements for B.A. or B.S. degree.