Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Pathway
B.S. to J.D. 3+3
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies to Law Degree Pathway
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies to Law Degree Pathway includes a full complement of legal courses designed to offer the student a well-rounded program of study, and an excellent foundation for further legal study at Mississippi College.
Students will complete three-fourths of the coursework required for a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from The W in three years.
Students then transfer to the Mississippi College School of Law. Where they will go on to finish the remaining coursework required for their Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies while working towards their law degree.
The W B.S. in Legal Studies to Mississippi College J.D.
The W
Year One
Semester One
Course Name |
CR: |
UN 101 - Introduction to College Life |
1 |
EN 101 - English Composition I |
3 |
MA 113 - College Algebra (or higher) |
3 |
Natural Science |
3 |
Natural Science Lab |
1 |
PLG 101 - Introduction to Legal Profession |
3 |
|
14 |
Semester Two
Course Name |
CR: |
COM 101 - Oral Communication |
3 |
EN 101 - English Composition II |
3 |
Art / Theatre / Music |
3 |
Natural Science |
3 |
Natural Science Lab |
1 |
HIS - 101, 102, 109, or 110 |
3 |
|
15 |
The W
Year Two
Semester Three
Course Name |
CR: |
EN - Literature Survey |
3 |
Social Science |
3 |
PLG 200 - Legal Bibliography and Research I |
3 |
PLG 241 - Legal Environment of Business |
3 |
PLG 303 - Torts |
3 |
|
16 |
Semester Four
Course Name |
CR: |
History, Literature or Art |
3 |
PHL 205 - Logic |
3 |
PLG 202 - Legal Bibliography and Research II |
3 |
MIS 157 - Information Systems Using Micro |
3 |
PLG 340 - Law Office Technology and Mgmt. |
3 |
General Elective |
1 |
|
16 |
The W
Year Three
Semester Five
Course Name |
CR: |
PLG 330 - Legal Writing |
3 |
PLG 428 - Real Estate Law |
3 |
PLG - PLG Elective |
3 |
PLG - PLG Elective |
3 |
Math or Science |
3-4 |
General Elective |
3 |
|
18-19 |
Semester Six
Course Name |
CR: |
PLG 250 - Evidentiary Basics |
3 |
PLG 429 - Civil Litigation |
3 |
PLG 440 - Practical Legal Lab |
3 |
PLG - PLG Elective |
3 |
Math or Science |
3-4 |
|
15-16 |
Transfer to Mississippi College School of Law
Mississippi College
School of Law
Area |
Courses |
CR: |
General Electives |
1L Coursework |
30 |
Courses transferred to The W; Bachelor of Science awarded at The W; continue study at Mississippi College School of Law
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree requires 124 total hours. 25% (31 hours) must be competed at Mississippi University for Women.
