Study Law in Downtown Pittsburgh
Our legal studies major provides a cosmopolitan, liberal arts background focused on critical thinking, logical argumentation, the interpretation of complex issues and the fundamental principles that animate the life of a democratic society.
Earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in legal studies and then go on to pursue law school or a career as a legal assistant or law enforcement agent.
3+3 Law Degree Program
Point Park University has partnered with local schools to give students a competitive edge when applying to law school by offering early admission to programs around Pittsburgh. Partner schools have specific application criteria, but current programs require students to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) in their junior year.
Career Options
With a Bachelor of Arts in legal studies, you can pursue graduate school or a variety of career opportunities, such as:
- Legal assistant
- Law enforcement agent
- Law clerk
- Paralegal
- Program director
- Politician