Legal Studies Major
Bachelor of Arts
Legal studies bachelor's degrees and concentrations
Learn how to think critically in the classroom and courtroom
The study of law is vast and complex, with niche areas of focus, and understanding it all can be challenging.
Travis Matthews '24, former Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress (HUSC) and legal studies major, shares how Hamline's legal studies program helped shape his critical thinking and enabled him to pursue areas of law he was passionate about.
Legal studies program details
Opportunities for student research
Hamline legal studies majors participate in research with faculty as early as their first year, something usually reserved for graduate students at other institutions.
The list of possible research projects is as varied as your interests. Picture yourself:
- Presenting your research proposal to the Minnesota Supreme Court about improving access to affordable housing
- Studying trends in immigration law that will affect new Americans
- Untangling corporate law to advise entrepreneurs on how to make their businesses succeed
Internships for legal studies majors
We make sure you leave Hamline with work experience in the field of legal studies on your resume. The opportunities are boundless: Whether you're exploring a career in employment law, private practice, government, or other fields, we have internship opportunities for you.
Examples of past internships include:
- Minnesota Alliance on Crime, public policy and victims’ rights intern
- Governor’s Office of Minnesota, public engagement intern
- HOME Line, tenant advocate
- Robins Kaplan, LLP, paralegal
Explore career paths for legal studies majors
Our innovative courses and one-on-one faculty mentoring will give you the tools to succeed in a variety of jobs, such as:
- Litigation support specialist
- Administrative compliance specialist
- Judicial administration assistant
- Violence and assault program advocate
And you can explore careers in many different fields, such as:
- Law firms and corporate legal offices
- Public interest law
- Court administration
- Judiciary support
- Human resources
Take your studies further with graduate school
Our graduates have gone on to graduate and law schools across the country in the pursuit of master’s degrees, PhDs, and JDs.
One of the most valuable experiences has been being able to earn my paralegal license alongside my bachelor’s degree.
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Undergraduate Admission
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