Legal Studies Minor

Required Foundation Course: (3 credits)

Take during first or second year:

• POL 207 - Introduction to Law, 3 credit hours

Foundation Skills Course: (3 credits)

Take 1 of the following during second or third year:

• CAS 112 - Presentational Speaking, 3 credit hours
• PHL 201 - Logic and Critical Thinking, 3 credit hours
• PHL 216 - 20th Century: Logic & Language Games, 3 credit hours
• PHY 104 - General Problem Solving Techniques, 3 credit hours
• HON 235 - Radicals and Reformers, 3 credit hours

Basic Courses: (3-4 credits)

Choose 1 of the following:

• POL 101D - U.S. Government and Politics, 3 credit hours
• PHL 102 - Introduction to Ethics, 3 credit hours
• POL 131 - Democracy and Citizenship, 3 credit hours
• PHL 272I - International Ethics, 3 credit hours

Advanced Law Courses: (9 credits)

Take 3 of the following in at least 2 different fields:

• POL 303 - Public Policy and Administration, 3 credit hours
• POL 305 - Women, Politics, and Law, 3 credit hours
• POL 307 - Constitutional Law, 3 credit hours
• POL 308 - Civil Rights and Liberties, 3 credit hours
• CRJ 309 - Criminal Law and the Constitution, 3 credit hours
• BUS 326 - Legal Environment of Organizations, 3 credit hours
• SPM 343 - Legal Issues in Sport Management, 3 credit hours
• MGT 367 - Healthcare Law and Ethics, 3 credit hours
• MGT 412 - Employment Law, 3 credit hours
• CAS 428 - Media Law and Ethics, 3 credit hours

• Note: The CAS 126  pre-req has been waived for Legal Studies minors.

• SOC 323 - Sociology of Law, 3 credit hours

• Note: SOC 100D  is pre-req

Option: Highly Recommended for Juniors (1 credit)

• POL 390 - Preparing for Post-BW, 1 credit hour  

Applying to law school?  This 1-credit Mini A course includes workshops on the law school application process, resume writing, networking, and interviewing:  all things you need for to apply to law school. Get the extra edge to create your best application.

Option: Participate in Model UN/NATO/AU

If you would like to count this towards the minor, please contact Professor Barbara Palmer, the Legal Studies Coordinator, at bpalmer@bw.edu. 

Option: Participate in one of BW’s Washington, DC programs

Students who have junior or senior status can complete most of the Legal Studies minor by participating in one of our semester-in-Washington programs.  Taking Intro to Law (3 credits) and one of the Foundation Skills courses prior to going to DC is highly recommended.  For more information, contact Professor Barbara Palmer, the Legal Studies Coordinator, at bpalmer@bw.edu or the Explorations Office.