Legal studies

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

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.

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.