Legal Studies Minor

Overview

Offered by Department of Risk, Actuarial Science, and Legal Studies, the Minor in Legal Studies is open to all students, with the exception of Legal Studies majors. The minor is designed to expose students to a curriculum in legal studies, particularly students majoring in other disciplines such as accounting, criminal justice, philosophy, risk management or finance who are considering law school. Students will learn how to read cases and statutes, do legal research and make a legal argument as well as develop their critical thinking skills and identify the legal issues that will impact their business and personal decisions.

Campus Location: Main

Contact Information

Jeffrey Boles, Department Chair
Speakman Hall, Room 204A
215-204-4145
jeffrey.boles@temple.edu

Requirements

  • All students are required to take the prerequisite course BA 1103, which is a lower division Fox School foundation.
  • Five courses are required:
    Prerequisite Course
    BA 1103Legal and Ethical Reasoning in Business3
    Required Course
    LGLS 1112Law for Business3
    Electives
    Select three of the following:9
    LGLS 1102
    		Law of Contracts
    LGLS 3501
    		Introduction to Corporate Compliance
    LGLS 3509
    		Entertainment Law
    LGLS 3511
    		Environmental Law and Sustainability
    LGLS 3523
    		Detecting Financial Crimes
    LGLS 3524
    		Legal and Policy Issues in the Workplace
    LGLS 3580
    		Special Topics - Law
    LGLS 3581
    		Pre-Law Internship and Seminar
    LGLS 3582
    		Independent Study
    RE 3501
    		Real Estate Fundamentals
    RE 3502
    		Real Estate Practice
    Total Credit Hours15
  • Three of the four courses required for the minor must be taken at Temple University. Residency excludes BA 1103.
  • A grade point average of 2.0 in the minor is required as well as a minimum grade of C- in each course unless otherwise specified.
  • Courses cannot be used to meet minor requirements if already used to meet the requirements for a major or a different minor or certificate.
  • Courses for the minor must be completed prior to graduation; if completed, the minor will be recorded on the final transcript upon graduation.

  • To declare or rescind this minor, visit the Fox School of Business and Management.

Interested students should discuss with their home college advisors how the courses in the minor will fit into their overall degree plan and are strongly encouraged to declare the minor early in their academic career.