Bethany’s Legal Studies Department oversees the Legal Studies Major and Pre-Law program, along with related coursework.

Legal Studies Courses
This is a listing of Legal Studies (LEGL) classes available at Bethany, overseen by the Legal Studies Department. Not all courses are available every semester.

Legal Studies Major
Bethany offers a major and minor in legal studies, as well as a paralegal certicificate and pre-law program. Major Requirements Note Bethany’s when planning your

Paralegal Certificate
The Paralegal Certificate Program is designed for students seeking employment in law firms, government agencies, for-profit organizations, and non-profit organizations. It is an excellent option

Pre-Law
Students interested in becoming an attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant may supplement a major of their choosing with law-related courses from across the curriculum; however,
Name | Title | Office / Phone | Courses | |
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![]() | Dan Birkholz | Adjunct Faculty | | |
![]() | Sara Edwards HH 233 507-344-7523 | Associate Professor- Legal StudiesLegal Counsel to the CabinetSenior Women's Administrator | HH 233 507-344-7523 |
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Associate Professor- Legal Studies
Legal Counsel to the Cabinet
Senior Women's Administrator
HH 233
507-344-7523
- Business Ethics
- Fundamentals of Speech
- Law and Ethics in Media
- Mock Trial
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Introduction to Legal Studies
- Business Law
- Legal Research and Writing
- Legal Procedures
- Family Law
- Topic: Personal Injury Law
- Senior Seminar
- Legal Studies Internship
- Legal Studies Independent Study
- Criminal Deviance and Justice
- American Minorities