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Bachelor of Legal Studies

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Degree on law, Courts and legal research that does not train paralegals.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Legal Studies can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
Ethically informed analysis. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Business analyst
Compliance officer
Contract negotiator
Court administrator
Employee relations manager
Healthcare compliance officer
Law firm administrator
Law school
Politics
Non-profit advocacy
Conflict management

Curriculum

120 credits: 60 general education
36 legal studies major
24 open electives. Study covers federal and state government and courts
Legal research
Critical analysis of law and ethics. Internship not mandatory
Faculty help find one.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma or graduation certificate with examining-board results and transcripts of any post-secondary study. English proof required for most applicants (IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 100
PTE 47)
With exemptions. SAT/ACT optional. No minimum GPA is published for international first-year applicants.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school records (diploma, graduation certificate, examining board results) and transcripts of all post-secondary study for transfer applicants; passport page; Financial Verification Form with bank statement; SAT/ACT and essay optional

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500
Duolingo 100
PTE Academic 47
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Graduation Certificate

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for this program. Select the program and start term on the official university website. Complete the online application. Submit academic records and English proficiency evidence where required. Provide passport and financial documentation for international study. Review the admission decision. Accept the offer and request the required student visa documents.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,155 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Superior
Faculty or school	_
Department	Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International degree-seeking undergraduates are automatically considered for Nonresident Tuition Waiver awards: USD 5,900 annually with the qualifying GPA, or USD 8,100 annually for higher achievement, for 2026/27. Award amounts, renewal rules and first-year/transfer GPA thresholds vary; no separate scholarship application is required.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.