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Apr 14, 2025
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Legal Studies Minor
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Lisa Hager, Associate Professor of Political Science
School of American and Global Studies
Lincoln Hall 325, Box 2212
605-688-5343
Program Information
The purpose of the Legal Studies minor is to provide students with the foundational skills to succeed on the LSAT and in law school. The curriculum is guided by the standards set forth by the American Bar Association. The minor pairs well with any major and law schools encourage a wide variety of backgrounds (e.g., Political Science, Global Studies, etc), depending on the future career interests of the student. The formal academic training for law includes, with few exceptions, a bachelor’s degree and three years of study in law school to earn a Juris Doctorate.
Course Delivery Format
The program offers courses on campus.
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Law School Admissions Test
All law schools require the Law School Admissions Test, and most pre-law students take it in June between the junior and senior year or during the undergraduate senior year. It is a nationwide, half-day test of general aptitude and writing ability. Students are encouraged to contact the Legal Studies Program Leader for more information on the LSAT and law schools of interest early in their academic career. Academic Requirements
No grade below a “C” in any course may be used to fulfill requirements for the Legal Studies Minor. Requirements for Legal Studies Minor: 18 Credits
Electives
Select from the following. Credits: 3 Total Required Credits: 18
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