GENERAL ECONOMICS WITH LEGAL STUDIES MINOR
Many students plan to enter a graduate program in law. Economics is by no means the only major appropriate for preparing to enter a law program. Nevertheless, some prestigious law schools express a preference for economics majors. Furthermore, many former economics students report that the particular emphasis placed on the development of analytical skills and knowledge of business law and legal institutions in the context of the U.S. and global economy proved to be a definite advantage, both during law school and in subsequent practice. By combining a general economics major with the existing legal studies minor, students will be well prepared for further study.
Requirements
In addition to the General Education requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, students in this program of study are required to take the Legal Studies Minor (see graduation contract form available in the Economics Department for the current program of study).