Building the law
"I would tell anyone that, whatever it is you dream of doing, don’t let that dream go."
Justin Kover Political Science Class of 2013
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What to expect at Saint Martin's
Saint Martin's offers a minor in legal studies as a complement to such degree programs as criminal justice, political science and psychology. As part of the minor, students interested in law school will benefit from counseling and guidance from a pre-law advisor.
The rigor of the Legal Studies Program at Saint Martin’s provides students with an experience comparable to the first year of law school. Participants investigate:
- The interrelationship of law and society
- The protection of civil liberties
- The constitutional rules that govern criminal law
- The regulations and legal principles that operate in the business context
- Modern laws that protect the environment
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Research and internships
Legal studies participants may:
- Intern in public or private law offices
- Pursue independent study on legal topics of interest
- Elect to write a senior capstone on legal issues through a related major in criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, history, or political science.
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Career paths
Graduates who hold a minor in legal studies are equipped with the supplemental skills for work in a variety of environments including:
Legal clinics
- Law firms
- Non-profit and public interest organizations
- State agencies
In addition, a minor in legal studies prepares graduates who wish to pursue law school.
For a complete list of professional applications, visit "What Can I Do With Major?". For additional information about how Saint Martin’s can help you find the career for you, visit our Career Center.