Gain a Solid Foundation in Legal Principles and Practice with a Legal Studies Degree from Gannon University
Gannon University'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, twoyear 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 in an array of settings within walking distance from 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.
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Choose from a variety of core and elective courses to suit your life and career goals.
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Learn to perform specifically delegated and substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.
Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment
- Complete your required internship with banks, corporations, courts, insurance companies, law firms or others.
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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.
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 both informal and formal 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.
Computers in the Law: Learn how to employ computers in the legal field, and acquire skills preparing you to use computers in a legal environment.
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 school and earn your juris doctor degree.
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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.
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Earn an average annual wage of $122,960 for lawyers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.