Legal Studies, BS

A Solid Legal Foundation

Our society's need for legal services continues to increase and develop into new areas of law such as cyber law, international business transaction law, intellectual property, health care and environmental law. This growing need ensures unlimited career opportunities with competitive starting salaries. Paralegals and other legal professionals work in many fields such as law firms, corporate in-house counsel, banking and financial institutions, hospitals, insurance companies, real estate title companies, legislative offices, state and federal government offices and institutions, and administrative agencies.

The W’s legal studies program is designed for the education of paralegals. Paralegals shall not provide legal services directly to the public, unless otherwise permitted by law.

Legal Studies for non-majors: Legal Studies Minor

Additional Opportunities

Mock Trial

Undergraduate students each academic year to engage in intercollegiate mock trial competitions across the country. Mock Trial participants will develop critical thinking and public speaking skills, as well as a knowledge of legal practices and procedures.

Mock Trial

Scholarships

The W offers a variety of scholarships for all sorts of scholars. There are awards for academic performance, academic interest, W legacy, financial need, and others. And we make it easy for you to apply.

Scholarships

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Study Abroad

Study abroad is life-changing and essential for the modern student. Study abroad creates global awareness, enhances academic learning, develops leadership skills, adds to personal growth, and can help students advance their careers.

Study Abroad

Legal Studies, BS Curriculum

This information is presented for informational purposes. In the event of a discrepancy between this page and the Undergraduate Bulletin, the Bulletin should always be used.

General Education Curriculum

In keeping with The W's Mission, the General Education Program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to become independent, productive members of society in our continually changing world.

The W's General Education Program provides a foundation in the liberal arts that includes knowledge in the historical, literary, aesthetic, scientific, and cultural traditions that shape the world, and fosters skills that allow students to become civically responsible life-long learners ready to adapt to new challenges.

All students who complete the Mississippi University for Women general education program will demonstrate:

Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Cultural Literacy
Quantitative & Technology Skills
Understanding of Self, Global Societies, & the Natural World
Life-Long Learning

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Bachelor of Science Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree must complete the following courses in their academic program:

8 semester hours of Laboratory Science
3 semester hours of Mathematics MA 113 (or higher)
6 semester hours of Science and/or Mathematics
3 semester hours of additional mathematics above MA 113 or computer applications/programming course

A total of 20 hours is required, and students may not double count credit hours in the above categories.

Major Courses

PLG 101 - Introduction to the Legal Profession
PLG 200 - Legal Bibliography and Research I
PLG 202 - Legal Bibliography and Research II
PLG 241 - The Legal Environment of Business
PLG 303 - Torts
PLG 330 - Legal Writing
PLG 340 - Law Office Technology and Management
PLG 428 - Real Estate Law
PLG 429 - Civil Litigation
PLG 440 - Practical Legal Lab

Three Paralegal Studies elective courses: (9 Semester Hours)

Other Required Courses:

MIS 157 - Information Systems Using Microcomputers
PHL 205 - Logic

Total Hours Required for a BS in Legal Studies: 124 Semester Hours