BA or BS Legal Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Illinois State University

Program Overview

Students in Legal Studies, a major offered by the Department of Politics and Government, have great opportunities for learning and growth, both as individuals and within the paralegal field as a whole. The Legal Studies curriculum is designed to provide specialized knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment as a paralegal. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. Students preparing for law school should consult with the pre-law advisor to determine which courses are appropriate for them.

Program Key Stats

$24,132 (Annual cost)
$ 50
Aug Intake : 1st Nov


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Eligibility Criteria

2.8
30
85

1160
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Legal information technology specialist
  • Litigation support specialist
  • Legal project assistant
  • Paralegal
  • Administrative assistant
  • Compliance officer
  • Conflicts research analyst
  • Grant writer
  • Law clerk
  • Legal analyst
  • Legal research director
  • Legal software representative
  • Loan closing officer
  • Mortgage processor
  • Paralegal instructor

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