B.A. Legal Studies
- Parkville, USA
- Kansas City, USA
LLB
DURATION
LANGUAGES
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Park University is a four-year private non-profit liberal arts institution since 1875 with the motto fides et labour (Latin for “faith and work”). The B.A. Legal Studies requires senior examinations in Political Science: a four to six hour written comprehensive exam and a one to one and a half hour oral comprehensive exam. The programme emphasizes political theory, governance, public policy and prepares students for further graduate study.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as paralegal, policy analyst, legislative aide, court clerk, or law school candidate, and find opportunities in government, non-profit advocacy, public administration and corporate compliance.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies is meant to prepare students to be successful in law school or in graduate schools leading to legal careers. The program emphasizes critical thinking, logical reasoning, and analysis of contemporary legal and social issues, reading and writing. The internship allows students to see the practical application of their studies.
Senior Examinations
Students must pass both of the following:
- A four to six hour written comprehensive examination in Political Science.
- A one to one and a half hour oral comprehensive examination in Political Science.
