Legal Studies

Legal Studies Minor

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Knowledge of the law and the legal system is important for individuals in a wide array of careers, from financial advisors to computer scientists, from health administrators to social workers, from news reporters to novelists, from union representatives to personnel administrators, from law enforcement officials to court administrators, as well as lobbyists, politicians and beyond. Students who choose to minor in legal studies gain an understanding of the American legal systems; how law is created, applied and interpreted and engage in the critical analysis of the way in which the law operates in society.

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The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.

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Legal Studies, MA

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Many professionals need a comprehensive understanding of what the legal system is, how it works, how it interrelates with social change and how it assists people in asserting their rights. The Master of Arts in Legal Studies addresses these needs within the framework of an interdisciplinary liberal arts education and is well-suited for students who are pursuing professions where the practical knowledge of the law and legal system is required.

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UIS is No. 5 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2021).

Top 25 best value school, Midwest Region, and the only public university in Illinois on the list (2022, 2023, 2024).

98% of students receive aid

The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.

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$26,800

High School

$36,600

Bachelor's

$68,300

Master's

$87,200

Doctorate

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Outline the functional structure and operation of the American legal system.
Develop skills in legal research and case analysis.
Understand principles of constitutional law and ethics.
Apply legal knowledge to advocacy and policy issues
Develop the skills necessary to conduct and critique legal and sociolegal research.
Use social and legal theories to explain legal phenomena.
Effectively critique and construct legal arguments.
Develop expository and advocacy-oriented writing skills.

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Legal Studies, BA

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The Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree provides students with a fundamental knowledge of law and legal systems and the professional and scholarly skills needed for law school and many law-related careers. Students have the opportunity to interact with both the legislature and the state and federal courts in their classes and through internships. Students are also encouraged to participate in several experiential learning opportunities, including working with the Illinois Innocence Project, competing with the Mock Trial Team and participating in the Pre-Law Society.

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UIS is No. 5 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2021).

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98% of students receive aid

The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.

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$26,800

High School

$36,600

Bachelor's

$68,300

Master's

$87,200

Doctorate

$105,600

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Develop the analytical skills necessary to appreciate law as a social phenomenon.
Develop an understanding of how laws are created, applied, interpreted and changed.
Develop knowledge of substantive areas of the law.
Develop experiential knowledge of professional legal environments.
Develop skills in legal and socio-legal research, writing and analysis.
Develop skills in legal research and case analysis.
Understand principles of constitutional law and ethics.
Apply legal knowledge to advocacy and policy issues

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UIS Mock Trial team wins first rounds of 2024-25 season

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Legal Studies Minor

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Undergraduate

Legal Studies, BA

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Legal Studies, MA

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UIS Pre-Law Center Trip to UIUC Law Fair

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UIS Pre-Law Center Trip to UIUC Law Fair cbala3 Tue, 10/03/2023 - 09:51

LAW SCHOOL FAIR 2023

Meet with law school representatives from across the Country!

The PLC is taking students to UIUC to attend the annual law fair, where representatives from 85-100 law schools will be in attendance to discuss their schools and answer questions. Space is limited; RSVP Required.

The UIS Pre-Law center will be offering a free ride from the UIS campus to the venue.

Seats are limited so sign up now to secure your spot.

RSVP: uisplc@uis.edu

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Thu, Oct 5 2023, 10am - 2:30pm

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Legal Studies

Is law school in your future?

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The Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Illinois Springfield offers you affordable tuition while giving you the knowledge and skills you need for law school and the advantage of studying in the state capital.

The Knowledge You Desire

As a Legal Studies student, you can study corporate law; constitutional law; legal issues of race, gender, and class; international law and issues of immigration; criminal law; legal history; social justice; legal philosophy; and gain legal research skills.

The Skills You Need

At UIS, you can sharpen your skills and participate in the UIS Mock Trial Team, Model Illinois Government, and the Speech and Debate Team. UIS students also have the opportunity to participate in Illinois Innocence Project activities and courses, which is an initiative dedicated to freeing innocent people imprisoned in Illinois for crimes they did not commit.

The Internships that Set You Apart

At UIS, internships are embedded within your degree program, and our location allows you to experience law in action. Springfield is home to the Illinois legislature, the Circuit Court for Sangamon County, the Illinois Appellate Court for the Fourth District, the Illinois Supreme Court, and the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. A wide variety of government agencies, nonprofit entities, and legal organizations provide extensive internship opportunities.

A Quality Education at an Affordable Rate

Approximately 80 percent of UIS undergraduate students receive financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans, and/or student employment. Have questions about cost of attendance or the financial resources available to UIS students? The Office of Financial Aid is here to help you apply for and receive the necessary assistance to fund your studies at UIS.

The UIS + UIC BA/JD Program

Save time and money completing law school. The UIS + UIC Law program allows students to complete their bachelor’s degree and law degree in six years instead of the usual seven years. UIS undergraduate students can apply for admission to the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law during their junior year at UIS.

Admission is not guaranteed, but if admitted, students will enroll in the law school after their third year at UIS. After a student successfully completes 30 credit hours of law school coursework, UIS accepts the UIC courses towards the credits required for the bachelor's degree.

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Featured Students

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Vanessa Pratt ‘17

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Rosie Dawoud ‘20

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Briana Rodriguez '20

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Hannah Baity '24

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Legal Studies Advising Guide

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Legal Studies Advising Guide rlanp01s Thu, 05/19/2022 - 15:16

Questions? Undergraduates please reach out to Jill Briggs at jhelm3@uis.edu or (217) 206-6561. Graduate students please reach out to Sarah Gibson at sgibs3@uis.edu or (217) 206-7934.

The Advising Process

You may view your advisor in theUIS Find Your Advisor Application. If you do not see an advisor listed in the Find Your Advisor Application, please contact the department.

You have been assigned an advisor to assist you in scheduling your courses and in choosing electives that best match your educational and professional goals. The advising process is a collaboration between you and your advisor. Your advisor will assist you in planning your course of study, helping you choose what courses to take and when to take them in order to meet your academic and professional goals. In addition to advising, advisors also must approve electives and sign a variety of forms for their advisees, including student petitions.

When first admitted you should have an orientation advising appointment with your advisor, where you explain your academic and professional history and goals and hear more intricate details about your degree program and what it can do to assist you in your aspirations. After your initial orientation advising appointment, you should have an advising appointment with your advisor every semester, prior to registering, ideally when the course schedule for the following semester has just been released. Please also make sure to discuss any conditions of admission with your advisor, as noted on your admission notification. Your advising appointments can be conducted in a manner that works for you and your advisor, and although they can be conducted face-to-face, they can also be conducted over the phone, through email, or online (for example using Zoom). It is up to you to take the initiative in the advising partnership. You are personally responsible for contacting your advisor directly and setting up each advising appointment, including your orientation advising appointment.

Legal Studies Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students are assigned a college advisor and a faculty advisor. Your college advisor will assist you in your pursuit of your degree, and will help you stay on the most productive path to graduation. Each semester, prior to registering, you should set-up an appointment with your college advisor to discuss your course schedule and curriculum plans. (Please keep in mind that it is your responsibility to contact your college advisor in regards to advising.) In addition to having your college advisor, you are also assigned a faculty advisor. Your faculty advisor is an expert in their field and will provide mentorship as you prepare for a career and/or an advanced degree.

Legal Studies Graduate Students
Graduate students are assigned a faculty advisor, who will assist you in your pursuit of your master’s degree, and will help you stay on the most productive path to graduation. Each semester, prior to registering, you should set-up an appointment with your faculty advisor to discuss your course schedule and academic goals.

Advise U

Undergraduates may schedule their advising meetings through Advise U.

Advise U is the quickest and easiest way for undergraduates to schedule an appointment with their college advisor and prepare a tentative drag-and-drop course schedule for an upcoming semester. Undergraduates can access Advise U using a web browser on your mobile device or computer: apps.uis.edu/adviseu/.

Advise U is not used by the department for graduate students. Graduate students should email their faculty advisor to schedule an advising appointment.

Curriculum Requirements

You will need to review the curriculum requirements in the UIS Catalog and discuss them with your advisor.

Upcoming courses can be viewed in the UIS Dynamic Course Schedule.

You should regularly check your Degree Audit to view an unofficial audit of your degree requirements and your progress towards meeting those requirements. You may access your Degree Audit through the Degree Audit for Students. (Directions for reading your Degree Audit may be found online.)

Additional Advising Notes for Undergraduates

Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree students should discuss their Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) requirement, including their internship requirement, with their advisor, as well as Department Honors in Legal Studies.

Advising Guides

You should email your advisor to further discuss your curriculum plans and academic goals. (Please note that it is up to you to contact your advisor.) When initially contacting your advisor, please include your UIN and your completed proposed course plan outlining when you plan on completing required courses and potential electives.

The Academic Calendar

Please view the Academic Calendar for the start and end dates of each semester.

Course Schedule

Upcoming courses can be viewed in the UIS Dynamic Course Schedule. (Course schedules for the upcoming semester are generally released in March for the fall and summer semesters and in October for the spring semester.)

Registering for Classes

Please check the UIS Records and Registration website for registration information. (Registration for the summer and fall semesters generally begins in April, and registration for the spring semester generally begins in November.) The date and time you are eligible to register are stated in your time ticket. You must establish your UIS NetID prior to registering for courses.

Online Classes
Please remember that 100% online students should only register for 100% online courses. (Online courses/sections are noted as “Online” in the “Schedule Type” in the course schedule.) Also, please note that our classes fill quickly, so students should register as soon as their time ticket allows.

Undergraduate and Graduate Course Sections
Please note that some courses offer more than one section. Some courses offer one section that is for undergraduates and one section is for graduate students. Other courses offer an on-campus section and an online section. Some courses have four sections: on-campus/undergraduate, on-campus/graduate, online/undergraduate, and online/graduate. It is important that you make sure you enroll in the appropriate section. If one section is full, but there are remaining cross listed seats, please email the course instructor to check into the possibility that open seats could be switched from the undergraduate section to the graduate section. (However, please keep in mind that having available seats in one section does not automatically mean that additional seats will be added to the full section.)
If you have difficulty registering for a course, please email us at les@uis.edu. Please include the following in your email: your first and last name; your UIS UIN; your program of study; the name, section and CRN number of the course in which you want to enroll; and the type of registration error you received (copy and paste the exact error number / description).

Course Restrictions
Some courses have course restrictions placed on them. Common restrictions include: Level Restrictions, Departmental Restrictions, and Instructor Restrictions. Level Restrictions restrict sections of a course to either undergraduate students or graduate students. If you believe you have wrongly barred from registering for a course due to a Level Restriction, please contact the Legal Studies Department at les@uis.edu or (217) 206-6646. Departmental Restrictions restrict registration into the course based on a student’s program of study (for example PSC courses with Departmental Restrictions are limited to Political Science students). If you encounter a Departmental Restriction (“Requires Department Approval”), you must contact that course’s department (for example for PAD 504, a student would contact the Public Administration Department). If you encounter an Instructor Approval Restriction (“Requires Instructor Approval”), you must contact the course instructor.

Becoming a Successful Online Learner

Being a successful online learner takes dedication, self-motivation, and communication. To help prepare you to be a successful online learner, please take a moment to complete a Self-Assessment for Online ��ý Readiness and review our Tips for Success in Online ��ý.

Textbook Information

The UIS Bookstore carries all the books required for your courses. Online students may purchase their books through the UIS Bookstore and have their books directly shipped to them. The UIS Bookstore carries new and used books, as well as digital books, and also offers book rentals. The UIS Bookstore also offers a price match, if you find a lower price on Amazon, Barnes and Noble or at another campus bookstore.

You may view the required books for you courses online at the UIS Semester Planner and Textbook Information website.

Resources and Support

UIS offers a range of services for our students. Our UIS Orientation Guidebook contains a listing of Student Services and Resources, and you can find more resources on our UIS Student Support Website.

Legal Studies

Legal Studies Minor

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Legal Studies, MA

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Legal Studies, BA

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UIS Mock Trial team wins first rounds of 2024-25 season

Academic Programs

UIS Pre-Law Center Trip to UIUC Law Fair

LAW SCHOOL FAIR 2023

Is law school in your future?

The Knowledge You Desire

The Skills You Need

The Internships that Set You Apart

A Quality Education at an Affordable Rate

The UIS + UIC BA/JD Program

Apply Now for UIS Scholarships

Featured Students

Legal Studies Advising Guide

The Advising Process

Advise U

Curriculum Requirements

Additional Advising Notes for Undergraduates

Advising Guides

The Academic Calendar

Course Schedule

Registering for Classes

Becoming a Successful Online Learner

Textbook Information

Resources and Support

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