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Legal Studies Department

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

Legal studies students carry out a mock trial in a courtroom.
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.

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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

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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

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Legal studies students carry out a mock trial in a courtroom.
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,

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NameTitleOffice / PhoneCourses
Dan BirkholzDan Birkholz

Adjunct Faculty
Sara EdwardsSara 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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