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Legal Studies minor

Interested in a career in law, government, public service, business, or criminal justice? At 麻豆APP, the Legal Studies minor combines legal and constitutional knowledge with research, writing, critical thinking, and argumentation skills that prepare you for law school and careers beyond the legal profession.

Learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll work closely with faculty who hold law degrees and are invested in your success, with support from a dedicated Pre-Law Advisor and an online Pre-Law Guide. Through case briefing, legal opinion writing, analysis of hypothetical cases, and presentations of case law and Supreme Court decisions, you’ll learn to read complicated materials, identify claims and supporting evidence, construct and evaluate arguments, consider opposing positions, and communicate your analysis clearly and succinctly.

Whether you plan to attend law school or pursue a career in government, business, criminal justice, communications, or the nonprofit sector, 麻豆APP鈥檚 Legal Studies minor gives you the skills and experience to succeed.

The chosen set of courses is designed to be consistent with the recommendations from the American Bar Association and the Law School Admission Council.

 

Why 麻豆APP for Legal Studies?

What Will I Learn?

Build skills in legal research, writing, critical thinking and argumentation while learning to analyze case law, constitutional issues and opposing perspectives. Practice briefing cases, writing legal opinions and clearly presenting complex ideas.

Graduate School Ready

Our faculty will prepare you for every step of applying to and getting accepted into high-quality graduate schools after graduation. Here are a few examples of schools where 麻豆APP alumni have studied:

  • Arizona State University: Sandra Day O鈥機onnor College of Law
  • Boston University
  • Creighton University School of Law
  • Georgetown University Law Center
  • George Mason University: Antonin Scalia School of Law
  • University of Denver
  • University of Houston
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
  • University of Minnesota Law School
  • University of Tennessee
  • University of Virginia

Explore Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Interested in the unique opportunities the department has to offer? See more opportunities and experiences that will shape your future at 麻豆APP.

May Term courses take learning beyond the classroom through immersive travel experiences. Each course is designed to provide firsthand insight into the industry while helping students build professional connections and explore a variety of career opportunities. Recent trips include:

  • Greece
  • Brazil
  • Ireland
  • Australia

Pre-Law Society is open to any student who is thinking about law school. The group invites speakers to the campus and takes field trips related to the legal profession. Pre-Law Society is a link to advice on choosing and applying to a law school, information on areas of legal specialization and practice, and current issues in law. Each year, the group co-hosts an alumni dinner, giving current students the opportunity to connect with alumni working in the legal field and law school. The group has previously attended Dwight Opperman Lectures featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justices and arranged field trips to Drake Law School, University of Iowa Law School, and Nebraska law schools.

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Eduardo Magalh茫es III

  • Ruth Harp Chair in Political Science
  • Director of Latin American Studies and Professor of Political Science
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