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Bachelor in Legal Studies (BA) - Gannon University (Erie)
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Bachelor in Legal Studies (BA) - Gannon University (Erie)

Gannon University (Erie)
Erie, PennsylvaniaUSA
On campus
Full-time
€34,707.94/year
 1829 Points
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

The Bachelor in Legal Studies (BA) program at Gannon University (Erie) prepares students to enter the legal field, equipped with the knowledge, skills and competency to become valued and respected members of the legal profession.

During this course, students will experience internship opportunities with banks, corporations, courts, insurance companies and law firms. They will also be able to engage in interesting coursework that leads to a variety of careers in legal and related disciplines.

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Program Objectives


Students will be able to:

-Understand the structure of the State and Federal court system.
-Understand the differences between civil and criminal practice.
-Analyze (by briefing) reported legal opinions.
-Research legal problems using primary and secondary resources.
-Write clear, effective legal memoranda, using proper citation form, and to write with good grammar and spelling skills.
-Conduct effective interviews with clients and witnesses.
-Understand the procedure in a civil suit and draft appropriate pleadings.
-Be familiar with basic concepts of business organizations and contract law.
-Recognize the ethical standards of the paralegal profession.
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Curriculum

Year 1

Semester 1

Foundational English or Philosophy

Global Language

Foundational Theology

Integrative History

Intro to Law

Semester 2

Foundational Philosophy or English

Global Citizenship or Global Language

Integrative Theology

Integrative Communication

Elective

Year 2

Semester 3

Legal Research/Writing 1

Global Citizenship

Integrative English

Integrative Philosophy

Elective

Semester 4

Legal Research/Writing 2

LEGL Upper Level

Scientific Reasoning

Elective

Elective

Year 3

Semester 5

Internship

LEGL Upper Level

Global Citizenship

Quantitative Reasoning

Professional Leadership/Ethics

Semester 6

Internship or Elective

LEGL Upper Level

Professional Communication

Aesthetic Reasoning

Elective

Year 4

Semester 7

Writing Intensive Requirement

LEGL Upper Level

LEGL Upper Level

Elective

Elective

Semester 8

LEGL Upper Level Elective

4 Electives

Jobs - Careers

  • Insurance Companies
  • Law Firms
  • Private Investigator Offices
  • District Attorneys
  • Banks
  • Hospital Administration
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