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A Legal Studies major equips you with a solid grasp of legal principles. Passionate instructors motivate students to hone their communication abilities, sharpen critical analysis, and comprehend the societal and governmental dimensions of legal matters. Delve into philosophy to cultivate reasoning and logic capabilities while investigating debate techniques, governance, and morality to grasp their roles in jurisprudence. The demanding Legal Studies curriculum establishes essential groundwork for pre-law and global legal studies. Students can gain hands-on experience through externships and enroll in specialized classes covering topics like constitutional freedoms and humanitarian law violations.
This interdisciplinary major blends aspects of rhetoric, ethical inquiry, historical context, government studies, and global affairs. NSU's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences pre-law initiative delivers outstanding support through networking opportunities with practicing legal professionals, guidance initiatives, LSAT preparation, and a dedicated Journey to Law School online platform. The Department of Humanities and Politics pre-law track organizes educational sessions and symposiums to help undergraduates successfully transition to law school.
If you’re planning to attend college for the first time after graduating from high school, you’re considered a freshman applicant at Nova Southeastern University.
Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test
IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher
PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher
iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher
Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools
Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes
SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20