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
Note: Legal Studies majors cannot double major in Criminal Justice and Law or Political Science. In addition, Legal Studies minors cannot have a major in Criminal Justice and Law, or Political Science, and cannot have a minor in Criminal Law or Political Science.
Career Ideas
Attorney, Criminologist, Government Analyst, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Lobbyist, Professor of History, Political Science, or Law, Social & Community Service Manager, Teacher.
Division Chair
Lisa Rafanelli, 914.323.7182, Lisa.Rafanelli@mville.edu
Faculty
Matthew Pauley, J.D., Ph.D
Robert Ashkinaze
Albert Degatano, Esq.
Scott M. Grant
James C. Hasenfus, Esq.
Daniel Nanjira