Even if they are not financial specialists, most lawyers are at least generally acquainted with financial law. Programs in this subject are often concerned with complex topics, such as the legislative framework of international bodies and government regulation of financial institutions.

Earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is an academic achievement upon completing a series of courses over the course of three or four years. The subjects that are studied in order to earn this degree vary widely under the disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences.