Overview

The program examines legal principles, systems, and processes, including how laws are developed, interpreted, and enforced. The American Bar Association-approved B.A./B.S. focuses on theory and practice to prepare students for work in various law careers.

Students in this program can play an important role in the delivery of legal services but they are not permitted to practice law. To practice law, learners must obtain a law school degree and satisfy other state requirements for admission to the bar.

The program covers law and society, legal research and writing, civil litigation, commercial law, property law, and more. With options for internships in the curriculum, you will have the opportunity to earn real-world experience for credit. Courses emphasize strong oral and written communication skills, enhancing critical thinking and expanding expertise.

The program boasts faculty members with diverse professional experience, most of whom are licensed attorneys with backgrounds in civil and criminal law. Faculty members are also engaged in scholarly research and recognized as award-winning teachers and mentors. An advisory board of attorneys and paralegals guides curriculum, internships, employment opportunities, and legal field trends.

School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies

gvsu.edu/cj
289C Richard M. DeVos Center
(616) 331-7130

Admissions and Recruitment Office

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