Legal Studies, BS

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

Normal Time for Completion: Four Years

This program is offered on the Main Campus, online, evenings, and weekends.

Post University's Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies program provides students with the opportunity to acquire specific legal skills and knowledge in the context of ethical practice. It is a career-focused pathway to a variety of professional careers where undergraduate legal skills and knowledge are required. The program includes both traditional skills-based paralegal courses and survey-type legal studies courses. Specific skills that are taught include, but are not limited to legal research and writing, civil litigation, real estate closings, probate practice, family law and practice, environmental law & practice, intellectual property practice, business organizations and practice, and bankruptcy practice. Survey courses include business law, e-commerce, and e-government. Career opportunities are available in a large variety of law firms, corporate legal departments, the court system, and government agencies.

The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any legal credential, such as a state law license or a paralegal certification. 

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Program Outcomes

1. Students will attain a professional level of organizational skills, including thinking, planning, and execution skills.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the team concept for the delivery of legal services.
3. Students will attain a professional level of written and oral communication skills.
4. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of technology in the delivery of legal services.
5. Students will demonstrate ethical awareness and understand the concept of integrity.
6. Students will demonstrate a comprehensive, practical understanding of subject specific skills-based areas of practical legal work.
7. Students will acquire knowledge of career opportunities in law firms, corporate legal departments, government, and non-profit settings.
8. Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of various specialized areas of the law.