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.
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 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LGLS 1102 | Law of Contracts | 3 |
| LGLS 1112 | Law for Business | 3 |
| LGLS 3524 | Legal and Policy Issues in the Workplace | 3 |
| LGLS 4596 | Legal Reasoning in Action 1 | 3 |
| 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 Hours | 18 | |
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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 2024-2025 Academic Year
Please note that this plan is suggested only, ensuring prerequisites are met.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit 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 [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| 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 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| 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 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MKTG 2101 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BA 2101 | Professional Development Strategies | 1 |
| BA 2196 | Business Communications [WI] | 3 |
| BA 2501 | Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Visualizing Data | 3 |
| RMI 2101 | Introduction to Risk Management | 3 |
| LGLS 1112 | Law for Business | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| 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 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: 2 | 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 1 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 4102 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 2 | 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 1 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| LGLS 4596 | Legal Reasoning in Action [WI] | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
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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.
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Please note that some electives are only offered once a year depending on demand for the course.
Accelerated Programs
Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.
The following accelerated programs are available to students in the Legal Studies BBA:
Fox School of Business and Management
- Actuarial Science MS
- Business Analytics MS
- Information Technology Auditing and Cyber Security MS
- Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MS