You will graduate prepared for a career as a professional paralegal, but you will also be prepared for success in a diversity of areas, including law school, courts, government, insurance, and nonprofit organizations. Legal Studies majors work in a number of jobs, including:
- Paralegals
- Attorney
- Legislative Liaisons
- Consultants
- Human Resources Managers
- Insurance Claims Adjuster/Investigator
- Contract Administrators
- Judge
- Judicial Law Clerk
- Litigation Analyst
- Correctional Officer
- Investigators
- Court Administrators
- Court Clerk
- Real Estate Professionals
- Lobbyists
- Policy Developers
- Litigation Consultants
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law, under the supervision of an attorney. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that paralegals as a profession are expected to grow by 15 percent by 2026, much faster than the average for other occupations.
In preparation to become an attorney, many Legal Studies majors continue their education at law schools across the country. Program graduates have attended Michigan State, Indiana University, Notre Dame, and the University of Dayton, to name just a few. The major provides a strong foundation for success in law school. Many Legal Studies graduates receive partial or full scholarships to attend law school.