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Bachelor of Legal Studies in Political Science
- Dobbs Ferry, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Legal studies degree with a political science focus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Interpret legal principles relevant to Legal Studies in Political Science
- analyze cases and evidence
- develop structured legal arguments
- and communicate legal and policy conclusions clearly.
Career outcomes
- Legal Analyst
- Compliance Officer
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Consultant
- Case Officer
Curriculum
- 120 credits: 60 general education
- 36 legal studies major and 24 open electives. Outcomes include understanding courts and government
- legal research
- legal analysis
- ethics and advocacy writing. Internships available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with official transcripts
- Foreign transcripts need a course-by-course NACES/AICE credential evaluation (waived for some programmes
- Freshman
- Transfer evaluations differ)
- SAT/ACT optional (not required for international undergraduates)
- Proof of funds for the I-20
- Nursing
- Music Production and Recording
- Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant and Veterinary Technology need supplemental documents.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with official transcripts; foreign transcripts need a course-by-course NACES/AICE credential evaluation (waived for some programmes; freshman, transfer evaluations differ); SAT/ACT optional (not required for international undergraduates); proof of funds for the I-20; Nursing, Music Production and Recording, Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant and Veterinary Technology need supplemental documents
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71 (4.0 on the new scale)
- PTE Academic 48
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Certificate
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Personal Statement
- Financial Support Evidence
How to apply
- Check requirements. Admission is rolling and the I-20 documents are due at least 60 days before term start. Apply online at mercy. Edu/apply-now. Send official transcripts or a NACES/AICE credential evaluation
- English proof or waiver
- any supplemental documents (nursing
- music production). SAT/ACT optional. No interview listed. Pay the 400 USD enrollment deposit in the portal after admission. Submit I-20 documents with proof of funds
- then apply for the F-1 visa. Attend International Student Orientation and submit MMR and meningitis records.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,443, $27,443 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | $400 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Westchester (Dobbs Ferry) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| Department | Legal Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Feb 2026
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September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $27,443, $27,443 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The deposit is $400 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,815 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71 (4.0 on the new scale), PTE Academic 48, Duolingo 105.