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Bachelor of Legal Studies

Lewis University

Romeoville, 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 year): 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 completion certificate with transcripts or national exam results; English proficiency scores; Passport. Transfer applicants: college transcripts with credential evaluation if outside the US.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion certificate with transcripts or national exam results; Transfer applicants: college transcripts with credential evaluation

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 52
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
And completed application materials.

How to apply

Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$42,400 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main campus, Romeoville
Faculty or school	College of Education and Social Sciences
Department	Justice, Law and Public Safety Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.