Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Legal Studies in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,980
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at UCF gives students a comprehensive grasp of fundamental legal concepts and the workings of the judicial system. Throughout the program, you'll master legal writing techniques and research methodologies. This curriculum establishes a robust base for exploring specialized legal areas, including international law, conflict resolution, and arbitration.
Our legal studies department presents multiple enriching opportunities and hands-on learning experiences. Students can participate in skill-building organizations like Mock Trial, Moot Court, and the Mediation Team to cultivate professional competencies applicable to academic and career success. The program also features an Undergraduate Law Journal showcasing student scholarship and creativity. Beyond equipping graduates for legal professions, this degree offers exceptional preparation for law school admission. Although law schools don't mandate particular undergraduate majors, legal studies provides distinct advantages for future legal education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Students whose first language is not English may be required to demonstrate English proficiency by one of the following means:
Proving youre from a country where English is the only official language
Establishing that a prior bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree was earned from another accredited institution of higher education (meeting university transfer eligibility requirements) in the United States
Establishing that a prior bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree was earned from a country where English is the only official language or from a university at which English is the only official language of instruction
Submitting a qualifying score (220 or higher for computer-based, 80 or higher for internet-based or 550 or higher for paper-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A minimum 520 EBRW rSAT score, 480 Critical Reading SAT score, 20 ACT (English section), or 42 CLT (Verbal Reasoning plus Grammar/Writing)
Presenting a minimum grade of B in both English Composition I and English Composition II, or the equivalent, taken at another accredited institution of higher education (meeting university transfer eligibility requirements) in the United States
Completion of four years of English in an American high school in the United States
Proving youre from a country where English is the only official language
Establishing that a prior bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree was earned from another accredited institution of higher education (meeting university transfer eligibility requirements) in the United States
Establishing that a prior bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree was earned from a country where English is the only official language or from a university at which English is the only official language of instruction
Submitting a qualifying score (220 or higher for computer-based, 80 or higher for internet-based or 550 or higher for paper-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A minimum 520 EBRW rSAT score, 480 Critical Reading SAT score, 20 ACT (English section), or 42 CLT (Verbal Reasoning plus Grammar/Writing)
Presenting a minimum grade of B in both English Composition I and English Composition II, or the equivalent, taken at another accredited institution of higher education (meeting university transfer eligibility requirements) in the United States
Completion of four years of English in an American high school in the United States
Tuition
USD
20,980