Overview

Offered by the Department of Risk, Actuarial Science, and Legal Studies, the Bachelor of Business Administration in Legal Studies is designed to acquaint students with the broad spectrum of the economic, political and sociological framework within which the law functions. It also may be pursued as a pre-law major in preparation for law school. Students will be exposed to a curriculum that will challenge their thinking process and reasoning abilities through the use of actual court cases, trial simulations, negotiations and other advocacy skills that stress written and oral communication. The Legal Studies major also offers students, who may not be interested in law school, with an academic foundation for future careers in corporate compliance, court administration, federal and state regulatory agencies, non-profit organizations, and other organizations in which a legal background combined with business studies is of critical importance.

All faculty are graduates of law school and many also possess PhD or other advanced law or academic degrees. Adjunct faculty are drawn from government agencies, private law firms, corporate law firms, and the federal and state judiciary.

Students pursuing this curriculum in preparation for the study of law should acquaint themselves with the content and format of the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Learn more about the LSAT and the Law School admissions process.

Campus Location: Main

Program Code: BU-LGLS-BBA

Student Professional Organization

Phil Alpha Delta

Legal Studies majors are encouraged to become involved in Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) Law Fraternity, International. This organization hosts guest speakers, sponsors law-related field trips, and assists students in gaining internships within the legal field.

The Temple Law Scholars Program

The Temple Law Scholars program provides an opportunity for outstanding students to gain provisional admission to Temple University's Beasley School of Law at the same time they are accepted into an undergraduate program of study. Law Scholars are expected to participate in the University Honors Program while undergraduates, after which they enroll in the Beasley School of Law, leading to the degree of Juris Doctor. Learn more about the Temple Law Scholars Program and its application process.

Minors

Legal Studies Minor

The Legal Studies minor, which is open to all students except for Legal Studies majors, is designed to expose students to a curriculum in legal studies, particularly students from any discipline who are considering law school or a similar career in the legal profession.

Requirements for this minor must be completed prior to graduation. Courses cannot be used to meet minor requirements if already used to meet the requirements for a major or a different minor or certificate.

Corporate Compliance & Regulatory Policy Minor

The Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Policy minor, which is open to all students, is designed to expose students to a practical law-related field, compliance, where they can use their training with or without a graduate degree and in which they can find professional opportunities in numerous industries.

Requirements for this minor must be completed prior to graduation. Courses cannot be used to meet minor requirements if already used to meet the requirements for a major or a different minor or certificate.

Contact Information

Jeffrey Boles, Department Chair
Risk, Actuarial Science and Legal Studies Department
Speakman 204A
215-204-4145
jeffrey.boles@temple.edu

Learn more about the Bachelor of Business Administration in Legal Studies.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2023-2024. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2023 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

Note that students not continuously enrolled who have not been approved for a Leave of Absence or study elsewhere must follow University requirements current at the time of re-enrollment.

College Requirements

Students must meet College Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration, including the requirements of the major listed below. Legal Studies students must attain a 2.0 GPA in the major and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order to graduate. Please note that GPA requirements for Law School admission will be significantly higher.

Major Requirements

Students must follow the Major Requirements and College Requirements current at the time of declaration. Students not continuously enrolled who have not been approved for a Leave of Absence or study elsewhere must follow University, College, and Major requirements current at the time of re-enrollment.

Requirements of Legal Studies Major

LGLS 1102Law of Contracts3
LGLS 1112Law for Business3
LGLS 3524Legal and Policy Issues in the Workplace3
LGLS 4596Legal Reasoning in Action 13
Select two of the following:6
Introduction to Corporate Compliance
Entertainment Law
Environmental Law and Sustainability
Detecting Financial Crimes
Special Topics - Law
Pre-Law Internship and Seminar
Independent Study
Total Credit Hours18
1

This major capstone is taken in the final semester, and all prerequisites must be met.

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Business Administration in Legal Studies

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2023-2024 Academic Year

Please note that this plan is suggested only, ensuring prerequisites are met.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallCredit Hours
STAT 1001 Quantitative Methods for Business I 3
ECON 1101 Macroeconomic Principles 3
HRM 1101 Leadership and Organizational Management 3
ENG 0802
Analytical Reading and Writing
or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL
or Honors Writing About Literature
4
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
STAT 1102 Quantitative Methods for Business II 4
ECON 1102 Microeconomic Principles 3
BA 1103 Legal and Ethical Reasoning in Business 3
IH 0851
Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life
or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life
3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours16
Year 2
Fall
ACCT 2103 Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making 4
STAT 2103 Statistical Business Analytics (waives GenEd Quantitative Literacy requirement) 4
MIS 2101 Digital Systems 3
IH 0852
Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good
or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good
3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours17
Spring
MKTG 2101 Marketing Management 3
BA 2101 Professional Development Strategies 1
BA 2196 Business Communications 3
Select one of the following: 1 3
Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Visualizing Data
Business Analytics: Modern Data Science Techniques
RMI 2101 Introduction to Risk Management 3
LGLS 1112 Law for Business 3
 Credit Hours16
Year 3
Fall
FIN 3101 Financial Management 3
MSOM 3101 Operations Management 3
LGLS 1102 Law of Contracts 3
LGLS 3524 Legal and Policy Issues in the Workplace 3
Business Elective 2 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Select one of the following: 3 3
Introduction to Corporate Compliance
Entertainment Law
Environmental Law and Sustainability
Detecting Financial Crimes
Special Topics - Law
Pre-Law Internship and Seminar
Independent Study
Business Elective 2 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 4
Fall
BA 4102 Strategic Management 3
Select one of the following: 3 3
Introduction to Corporate Compliance
Entertainment Law
Environmental Law and Sustainability
Detecting Financial Crimes
Special Topics - Law
Pre-Law Internship and Seminar
Independent Study
Business Elective 2 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
LGLS 4596 Legal Reasoning in Action 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 2
 Credit Hours14
 Total Credit Hours124
1

Please check with your departmental advisor on which course is most appropriate for the major.

2

2000-3999 electives can be selected from: ACCT, AS, BA, ECON, FIN, HRM, IB, LGLS, MIS, MKTG, RE, RMI, STAT, SCM, SGM. Please see your advisor for elective suggestions that match your career objectives.

3

Please note that some electives are only offered once a year depending on demand for the course.