Legal Studies

Students in legal studies, a major offered by the department of politics and government, have great opportunities for learning and growth, both as individuals and within the paralegal field as a whole. the department of politics and government provides a variety of resources for legal studies majors including internship opportunities, small class sizes, as well as full-time faculty or experienced practitioners teaching all levels of coursework. the legal studies curriculum is designed to provide specialized knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment as a paralegal. paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. students preparing for law school should consult with the pre-law advisor to determine which courses are appropriate for them.

Our faculty helps graduates with introductions and recommendations to educational institutions and employers,our program develops practical knowledge and conceptual foundations for work,many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college.

• Type: Mandatory

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Law paralegal legal assistant legal information technology specialist legal project assistant litigation support specialist employers private law firms corporate law departments legal aid organizations prosecutor's offices public defender’s office government agencies strategies complete an internship or other law-related employment before your senior year acquire foreign language competency that would qualify you for bi-lingual positions volunteer in law-related activities. develop skills in commonly used computer software programs, such as office, excel, powerpoint supplement curriculum with foreign language, computer, and business courses. develop excellent research, writing, analysis, and communication skills. obtain leadership roles in campus organizations. demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. other professions administrative assistant bar association administrator closing clerk compliance and enforcement inspector compliance officer conflicts research analyst contract administrator corporate trainer court administrator court clerk court interpreter creator of trial demonstrative exhibits document reviewer editor for a legal publisher equal employment opportunity investigator equal employment opportunity specialist grant writer insurance claims adjuster investigator judicial assistant jury consultant law librarian law clerk lease administrator legal analyst legal research director legal secretary legal software representative legislative analyst loan closing officer loan interviewer mortgage processor municipal clerk occupational health and safety technician paralegal instructor real estate administrative assistant risk management technician technical writer title examiner, abstractor and researcher title insurance administrative assistant trust officer victim advocate for prosecutor’s office

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Illinois State University has partnerships with the following companies: