For Prospective Majors There are no prerequisites for becoming a Legal Studies major. If you are uncertain about making the change, consider taking Legal Studies 250 (available to sophomores, juniors, seniors only). Please note that Legal Studies does not have a minor, and upper level classes are open to non-majors only as space permits. /more/ |
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For Current Students Make sure you stay up to date with your records on Spire. Information about Legal Studies classes is also posted online, and we have a Latest Information page as well. If you need advising, your Legal Studies Advisor is Tami Paluca (413-545-9698) /more/ |
Of Note in the Department David Mednicoff was a recent winner of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Outstanding Teacher Award. |
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Of interest to Alumni Latest Department Information |
Internships/Co-ops/Job Opportunities All Legal Studies Internships must be approved and supervised by Prof. Judith Holmes. She has put together a handout, and we have an FAQ page. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking about Legal Studies?
- I'm a freshmen, what can I do if I can't take Legal 250 yet?
- Does Legal Studies have a minor?
- I can't get the courses I want online, what do I do?
- What are the major requirements?
- What's a "Law-Related Class?"
- Are the handouts in the Main Office online?
- Where is your office? Where is Gordon Hall?
- How do I change my major?
- What if I want to double major?
- What is the Global Education Requirement?
- What is the New England Regional Student Program (NERSP)?
Already a Legal Studies Major?
- I'm a freshmen, what can I do if I can't take Legal 250 yet?
- What is the New England Regional Student Program (NERSP)?
- Who is my major advisor?
- I can't get the course I want, what do I do?
- How do I find my instructor?
- Where is my Dean's Office?
- What are the major requirements?
- What courses can I use for my law-related requirement?
- Are the handouts in the Main Office online?
- What if I want to double major?
- What is the Global Education Requirement?
- What if I'm a double major?
- How do I know I've fulfilled my Legal Studies Requirements?
- I'm thinking about Law School, who can I talk to?
Transferring Credit
- I want to take a course elsewhere and have the credit transferred to UMass. What do I do?
- Can I have a transferred course count for a Legal Studies Requirement?
- I'm going abroad, what about the classes I take there? Can I get Legal Studies credit for them?
Internships
- How do I find an internship?
- How do I find out more about Field Experience (in Career Servcies)
- May I use an internship/practicum (Legal 298) or an independent study (legal 296, 396, 496) as an upper level Legal Studies requirement?
- What is the MCAD/internship program?
Honors
- What Honors options do I have?
- Who is the Departmental Honors Coordinator for Legal Studies?
- What are the Departmental Honors requirements? (Available in Word format and pdf format)
Scholarships/Awards
- Where can I look for Scholarship Information?
- Does the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences have any scholarships?
- Who was Shep Shepard?
- What was the 2004 annual Junior/Senior lunch like?
What do I do if I want to go to Law School?
Where can I get information about Graduate School?
What can I do with this major after graduation?
I'm an alum, is there anything on this site geared to me? Is there any way I can contribute to the department?
We have a Departmental People page,
and also a directory in pdf format.
