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Legal Studies

    Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Certificate, 3+3 BA in Legal Studies and JD in Law
    Erie, Pennsylvania

Gain a Solid Foundation in Legal Principles and Practice with a Legal Studies Degree from 成人抖音破解版

成人抖音破解版's legal studies program prepares you to enter the legal field equipped with the knowledge, skills and competency to become a valued and respected member of the legal profession. Leverage your success through options to pursue a four-year bachelor's degree, two-year associate's degree or certificate option based on your identified professional needs. Enter a field where impactful opportunities abound in many areas of law.

  • Experience internship opportunities with banks, corporations, courts, insurance companies, law firms or others located near campus.
  • Accelerate your education through a Legal Studies 3+3 program option with Duquesne University Law School.
  • Engage in interesting coursework that leads to a variety of careers in legal and related disciplines.

Learn to Lead the Way in Legal Studies

  • Build a strong foundation of specialty legal courses that provide practical and highly sought-after skills in interviewing, investigation, legal research and preparation of legal documents.
  • Choose from a variety of core and elective courses to suit your life and career goals.
  • Learn to perform specifically delegated and substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.

Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment

  • Work with the Erie County Bar Association to help Erie residents with non-violent criminal records move forward in their lives.
  • Participate as a member of the Legal Studies Club in mock trials and the Wills for Heroes project in conjunction with the Erie County Bar Association.
  • Pursue upper-level specialty classes in bankruptcy, business organizations, constitutional law, immigration, juvenile justice, mental health, and wills and estates.

Inspire your Academic Success

Gain real-world knowledge through key legal studies courses including:

Legal Research and Writing II: Learn the fundamental principles of case analysis and the preparation of case briefs and legal memorandums.

Public Records Research and Title Abstracts: Study the theory and practice of completing courthouse civil and criminal records, research and real estate title abstracts.

Mock Trial: Learn the fundamentals of evidence law and employ legal reasoning and argument in the context of hands-on trial advocacy.

Achieve the Possibilities

Our legal studies program is designed for your success. Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational opportunities, you can:

  • Develop the foundations necessary to gain acceptance into law schools including the University of West Virginia School of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Duquesne University School of Law, and more.
  • Master critical thinking and analytical skills, which are necessary for an array of careers with insurance companies, law firms, private investigator offices, district attorneys, banks, hospital administration and more.
  • Earn an average annual wage of $122,960 for lawyers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Student Learning Outcomes

Legal Studies (2 Year)

Degree: Undergraduate | Associate of Arts
College: College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Legal Studies

Degree: Undergraduate | Bachelor of Arts
College: College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Legal Studies Certificate

Degree: Undergraduate | Undergraduate Certificate
College: College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Our Faculty Experts

Peter Agresti

Assistant Professor
History Program

Prorgam Director, Pre Law
Legal Studies

University Ombudsperson
President's Office

Bernadette Agresti

Adjunct Lecturer
Legal Studies

Adjunct Faculty
Public Service & Global Affair

Andrea Amicangelo

Adjunct Lecturer
Legal Studies

Stephanie Domitrovich

Adjunct Lecturer
Legal Studies

Michael Graml

Adjunct Lecturer
Business Administration

Adjunct Lecturer
Legal Studies

Adjunct Lecturer
Graduate Business Studies

Alexandria Iwanenko

Adjunct Lecturer
Legal Studies

Brian Krowicki

Adjunct Lecturer
Legal Studies

Adjunct Lecturer
Criminalistics

Joseph Sinnott

Adjunct Lecturer
Legal Studies

Adjunct Faculty
Master of Public Admin

Seth Trott

Adjunct Lecturer
Legal Studies

John Trucilla

Adjunct Lecturer
Criminal Justice Program

Adjunct Lecturer
Legal Studies

Adjunct Lecturer
Criminalistics