Minor in Legal Studies

UC Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

Legal Studies is an interdisciplinary program. Students learn to use the methods and perspectives of various academic disciplines to study legal issues. They also use the conceptual framework of the law to illuminate empirical and theoretical concerns in the various disciplines. The major is not designed as a substitute or preparation for any part of a law school curriculum. It is a full and interdisciplinary field of study within the liberal arts curriculum.


Learning Experience

Study and Research Opportunities

✔ B.A. or undergraduate minor

✔ Off-campus and study abroad programs
    - UCDC Program in Washington, D.C. Spend a quarter at the UC campus in Washington D.C., study and gain experience in an internship.
    - UC Sacramento Center. Spend a quarter at the UC Center in Sacramento, study and gain experience in an internship.
    - UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP). Spend a term or year studying overseas.

✔ Service-learning and internships. Academic credit is available for internship and field study work through the Legal Studies Program with the sponsorship of a legal studies faculty member.