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Legal Studies Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies

Offered on campus

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.

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Courses and Topics

You will receive a well-rounded education through our core curriculum and classes in our legal studies major.

Courses include:

  • Law and Society
  • Trial Law and Procedure
  • Principles of Criminal Justice
  • Constitutional Law
  • Communication Law
  • Labor Management Relations in Government
  • Seminar in History and Political Science

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