Legal Studies Minor

Sponsoring department:

Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Molloy Program of Study Code: LGLMI

The Legal Studies minor provides students with a foundation in law and its practical application. Individuals seeking to work in the legal professions or as a paralegal*, those pursuing law school and students whose careers will interact with the law can all benefit from this course of study. Successful completion of the minor automatically earns the student a Molloy Paralegal Studies Certificate. Students can be job ready when they graduate with the minor and certificate.

* Paralegals work directly under the supervision and direction of an attorney and may not give legal advice or otherwise engage in the practice of law.

Requirements

Required courses

LGL 1030Introduction to Legal Studies

3

LGL 2010Professional Responsibility and the Law

1

LGL 3010Legal Research and Writing

3

LGL 3020Litigation

3

Complete Specialty electives (11 Credits)

LGL 2020Family Law

1

LGL 2030Probate Law

1

LGL 2040Real Property Law

1

LGL 2050Tort Law

1

LGL 2060Professional Office Management

3

LGL 2070Alternative Dispute Resolution

1

LGL 2080Immigration Law

1

LGL 2090Pre-Employment Skills

1

LGL 2100Elder Law

1

LGL 2110Electronic Discovery Skills

3

LGL 2120Contract Law

1

LGL 2130Concepts of Insurance Law

1

LGL 2140Interviewing and Investigation for the Legal Professional

1

LGL 3030Technology and the Law Office

3

LGL 3040Substantive Law and Drafting Essentials

3

LGL 4600Legal Studies Internship

3

Non-Criminal Justice Majors may be allowed to take CRJ 2800 or 2810 as Legal Studies Minor electives subject to approval by the Director.

Total Credit Hours: 21