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What Can I Do with a Major in…

Legal Studies

A major in legal studies prepares a student for a career as a paralegal or legal secretary. The program also provides a solid foundation for those seeking to pursue a law degree or work in government. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to legal studies majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Accountant
Appraiser
Attorney
Auditor
Bookkeeper
Business Executive
Corporate Executive
Court Clerk
Hearing Officer
Insurance Broker
Insurance Claim Adjuster
Investigator
Judge
Legal Secretary
Legislative Assistant
Litigation Assistant 
Mediator
Occupational Health/Safety Spec.
Paralegal
Professor
Real Estate Agent
Social Worker

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry (OCC 125.35)
Careers in Focus: Law (OCC 123.2)
Careers in Law (OCC 123)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
How to Get the Job You Want in a Law Firm (OCC 125.4)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Law Careers (OCC 123.3)
Opportunities in Paralegal Careers (OCC 160)
Paralegal Career Guide (OCC 159.5)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Political Science: http://www.bsu.edu/poli-sci/ 
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com 
Internships USA.com  
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org

 

 

 

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