Legal Studies

Introduction & Overview

The Legal Studies Program is designed to give students an overview of the American legal system, help them understand the fundamentals of public and private law, and acquaint them with the historical and philosophical roots of American law.

Students in this program learn to read challenging legal material, including cases and statutes, as well as works of legal history and philosophy. They also learn how to write briefs, analyze complex legal arguments, and write effective essays in legal studies. The courses have in-class oral arguments and mock trials in which students simulate the roles of judges, witnesses, and attorneys in the daily practice of law.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies

Minor

Legal Studies

Career Ideas

Attorney,   Criminologist, , Government Analyst,  Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Lobbyist, Professor of History, Political Science, or Law, Social & Community Service Manager, Teacher.

Program Director  

Matthew Pauley, J.D., Ph.D., 914.323.5195, Matthew.Pauley@mville.edu

Faculty and Staff

Full-Time Faculty

Matthew Pauley, J.D., Ph.D, Professor, Matthew.Pauley@mville.edu

Christopher Sarver, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Christopher.Sarver@mville.edu

 

Adjunct Faculty

Robert Ashkinaze

Albert Degatano, Esq.

Scott M. Grant

James C. Hasenfus, Esq.

Daniel Nanjira

Gabrielle Sachse-Skidd