B.S.L.S. in Law Studies

Degree Requirements

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B.S.L.S. in Law Studies

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
First Year Writing I 3 Complete Hon 101, Writ 100 or Writ 101 with a passing grade.
First Year Writing II 3 Complete one of the following courses with a passing grade: Liba 102, Writ 102 or Hon 102.
3 hrs Math 100+ 3 Successfully complete 3 hours of Math at the 100 level or above.
6 hrs Natural Science Complete 6 hrs of natural science with labs, chosen from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry (not Chem 101), Physics, Geology, and Liba 150, 151, 205, 205L, 315, 315L
2 associated science labs 8 Successfully complete at least two science laboratory courses.
6 hrs humanities 6 Complete 6 hrs of humanities chosen from: AAS 201, 202, Classics, English (Eng 220-226), History, Philosophy, Religion, G St 201, 202, S St 100-level, Liba 202, 312, 305, Hon 101 or 102
3 hrs Arts Appreciation 3 Complete 3 hours in the area of fine or performing arts. Choose from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Acceptable freshman or sophommore-level courses are: AH 101, AH 102, AH 201, AH 202; Music 101, Music 102, Music 103, Music 104, Music 105; Dance 200; and Theatre 201.
6 hrs social or behavioral science 6 Complete 6 hrs of social or behavioral science chosen from: Anthropology Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Liba 203, 313, Hon 101 or 102

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
LA 102 3 Complete LA 102 with a passing grade.
LA 103 3 Complete LA 103 with a passing grade.
LA 104 3 Complete LA 104 with a passing grade.
LA 201 3 Complete LA 201 with a passing grade.
LA 202 3 Complete LA 202 with a passing grade.
LA 204 3 Complete LA 204 with a passing grade.
LA 205 3 Complete LA 205 with a passing grade.
LA 303 3 Complete LA 303 with a passing grade.
LA 304 3 Complete LA 304 with a passing grade.
LA 305 3 Complete LA 305 with a passing grade.
Select an emphasis
Minimum GPA on all law studies courses. For majors in this field, a minimum grade-point average of 2.5 must be maintained on all law studies course work.

Emphasis - Law Studies

Requirement Hours Description
LA 440 3 Complete LA 440 with a passing grade.
LA 490 3 Complete LA 490 with a passing grade.
18 hrs Paralegal Studies electives 18 Successfully complete an additional 18 credit hours in Paralegal Studies (LA). LA 495 is strongly recommended.

Emphasis - Accelerated Law (3+3)

Requirement Hours Description
LA 490 3 Complete LA 490 with a passing grade.
LA 491 3 Complete LA 491 with a passing grade.
LA 392 3 Complete LA 392 with a passing grade.
3 hrs Paralegal Studies electives 3 Successfully complete an additional 3 credit hours in Paralegal Studies (LA).
Law 501 4 Complete Law 501 with a passing grade.
Law 502 4 Complete Law 502 with a passing grade.
Law 503 4 Complete Law 503 with a passing grade.
Law 504 4 Complete Law 504 with a passing grade.
Law 507 4 Complete Law 507 with a passing grade.
Law 514 3 Complete Law 514 with a passing grade.
Law 515 3 Complete Law 515 with a passing grade.
Law 568 3 Complete Law 568 with a passing grade.
Law 590 3 Complete Law 590 with a passing grade.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.