Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

William Paterson University

Legal studies equips students with the skills necessary to succeed in law school or any law-related career. These courses emphasize critical reading, writing skills, verbal communication, and research proficiency. Legal studies promotes the values of public service and social justice, while helping students build a strong foundation for a legal education. Students are exposed to important facets of the law and the legal profession, such as: case law analysis, statutory construction, constitutional interpretation, and jurisprudence.