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Legal Studies

Minor

Prepare for a Career in Law

Are you passionate about advocating for or debating with others? Can you form creative and indisputable arguments? If so, consider adding a Legal Studies minor to your degree. Pairing well with any major, Taylor’s Legal Studies minor prepares students for law school and, eventually, for a career as a lawyer, judge, police officer, etc.

Classes in the Legal Studies minor cover principles of legal analysis, legal thought, constitutional law, business law, and international law and justice. Taylor’s dedicated faculty teach all classes from a Christian worldview perspective, equipping you with a strong foundation for any future career. If you’re ready to take the first steps toward a law-related career, the Legal Studies minor is the place to start.

Get on track for these careers

  • Paralegal
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Law Librarian
  • Social Worker 
  • Probation Officer 
  • Lawyer
  • Judge
  • Politician
  • Legal Assistant
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Legal Studies Curriculum & Degree Options

Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.

Liberal Arts Foundational Core

A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.

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