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Law governs our society, from the sublime principles in the U.S. Constitution through the regulations that govern the food we eat and the water we drink. But with laws, also come disputes.
Today, there are forms of dispute resolution that didn’t exist years ago. To further complicate things, globalization is blurring the lines between national and international law. Legal policy is going to shape the future. The goal of our legal studies programs is to prepare you for every success in it.
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade. Click here to view the full report.
Administrative Analyst
3% Growth 2017-2027
Contract Manager
11% Growth 2017-2027
Commercial Paralegal
9% Growth 2017-2027
An introduction to legal research and writing. Students will learn to find and use primary and secondary legal authority in the law library and computerized legal research databases to solve legal research problems and assignments. Further study of legal reasoning and case and statutory analysis.
Study of legal ethics, including codes of professional responsibility and the legal professional’s responsibilities in different types of organizations and occupational settings. Analysis and discussion of case studies and role playing.
Examines skills needed to conduct investigations that are a routine part of the practice of law, such as principles of fact-gathering in a wide range of cases (e.g., criminal, divorce, custody, housing).
Study of the basic principles of law for government agencies, structure of federal and Connecticut agencies, and major laws governing these agencies, including the state and federal Administrative Procedure Acts and Freedom of Information Acts. Overview of the role of legal professionals in administrative practice with practical applications.
The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Sciences in Legal Studies, check out the Academic Catalog:
Get an inside look at what differentiates the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and how your experiences as a student will prepare you for success.
All University of New 51¶ºÄÌ students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.
From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.
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