Legal Studies - Indiana State University

Legal Studies from Indiana State University is a Campus Bachelor Law degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Description: The University offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) and a bachelor of science (B.S.) in legal studies. The Legal Studies Program offers a specific curriculum for students planning to attend law school. This curriculum has been developed based on recommendations by the Prelaw Committee of the American Bar Association section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar. This interdisciplinary program is at the same time structured and flexible. Students work in consultation with an advisor to tailor the program to fit their particular needs. The program emphasizes both the learning of substantive knowledge about the law and the development of important skills (oral and written communication, reading comprehension, logical and analytical thinking, and competence in conducting legal research) designed to prepare students for the LSAT?and to do well in law school. Course work includes study in constitutional law and judicial processes, a legal research course, and a culminating experience, during which students participate in a moot court. The department offers opportunities to participate in internships and study abroad?and also offers practice LSAT sessions each fall to help students going on to law school improve their performance on this test. Other opportunities include: Field trips to events such as the National Association of Women Judges conference, Raise Your Voice at the State House, and the State of the Judiciary address Trips to Washington, D.C. to view oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court An annual visit by the Indiana Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments on campus, plus lunch with the judges Faculty-directed research opportunities on subject matters such as media and the law, gender and decision-making, women judges, and judicial selection. Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society Careers: The Legal Studies Program can pave the way for a career as an attorney. In addition, the program offers the basis for alternative careers, including: Affirmative action director/officer Bank fraud investigator City manager Corporate counsel Director of a nonprofit agency Law professor Legal advocate Judge Public defender View more details on Indiana State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Law courses.