NOTE: Admission to this program has been suspended. Information provided here is for advisement purposes only.

Approved by the American Bar Association, this degree develops the analytic, research, and writing skills needed to qualify for employment with attorneys in different legal disciplines in a variety of interesting work environments. Learning competencies include:

• Understanding professional conduct, ethics, legal obligations
• Performing research, analysis, case management
• Understanding/applying core theories of law and legal principles
• Interviewing clients and witnesses
• Drafting pleadings, forms, and other legal documents

A minimum of 120 credits is required to complete the degree. Courses needed to meet the degree requirements are in four categories:

Program of Study Core (32 credits)
Professional Competencies Core (30 credits)
Liberal Studies Core (31-37 credits)
Electives (21-29 credits)

The Program of Study core courses are offered on campus in the evening, while the remaining required courses may be available in various flexible formats. Please contact an academic advisor with questions regarding the courses and formats that best suit your requirements and schedule.

Program of Study Core (32 credits)
LGL 201—Introduction to Legal Systems and Legal Ethics (3)
LGL 202—Legal Research and Writing (4) (Prerequisite: WRT 205)
LGL 205—Law Office Technology (3) (Prerequisite: LGL 201 and 202)
LGL 301—Tort Law (3)
LGL 304—Contracts and Commercial Law (3)
LGL 305—Property and Real Estate (3)
LGL 401—Civil Practice and Litigation (4) (Prerequisite: LGL 201)
LGL 471—Internship (3) (Prerequisite: senior standing)