WHY CHOOSE TO MINOR IN LEGAL STUDIES?

It's never been more important for employees to be legal minded. The rules governing how we live and work are increasingly complicated, with new issues-and laws-coming up regularly in the advent of the digital age. Whether IT compliance, copyright infringement law or contracts, there's much to learn about the law, and the broad-based legal foundation offered in the Legal Studies minor is a great place to start.

• This minor will give you a legal toolkit that will provide added value to any employer and give you a distinct edge when you enter the job market.
• Begin with an introduction to law and moves through criminal law followed by contracts, torts and family law.
• Take the opportunity to take a Legal Studies course of your choice from the entire offering of courses created for the Legal Studies, Pre Law major-assuming you've met any prerequisite courses needed to take your chosen class.
• Dive into a deeper into an area of the law that fits best with your interest and your major.

COURSES IN THIS MINOR MAY CURRENTLY INCLUDE:

• LEG 110 - Introduction to Law
• LEG 140 - Criminal Law
• LEG 160 - Contracts
• LEG 170 - Torts
• LEG 260 - Family Law
• Choice of Legal Studies Course (check prerequisites)

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