杏吧原创

Legal Studies

Bachelor of Arts
You鈥檒l gain knowledge of law 鈥� the cornerstone of our political, social, and economic systems 鈥� and build essential logical analysis, effective communication, and ethical reasoning skills for career success.

You鈥檒l choose elective courses from one of five tracks to support your graduate study plans and/or professional aspirations: public policy, politics, & government; nonprofit management & advocacy; business & administration; criminal justice; or law.

鈥� Student outcomes 鈥� Cost of attendance

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Gain experience through at least one internship

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Small class sizes, personalized attention from faculty, and individual career guidance

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Save time and money: 3+3 partnerships with Syracuse University and University at Buffalo law schools

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Career Paths

  • Government roles
  • Policy institute researcher or lobbyist
  • Advocacy or non-profit professional
  • Attorney
  • Contract administrator
  • Compliance officer
  • Human resources professional
  • International business
  • Legal researcher, law clerk
  • Paralegal
  • Police officer, investigator
  • Public relations

3+3 Law Degree

Save time and money through 杏吧原创's聽partnerships with Syracuse University College of Law and University at Buffalo School of Law.

Graduate Schools
  • Master鈥檚 degree programs in Business Administration (MBA), Non-Profit Management, Public Policy (MPP), Public Administration (MPA), Health Administration (MHA), Human Resource Management (MHRM), Political Science, and Public Relations
  • Law school (J.D.)

99%

of new 杏吧原创 grads are聽employed or in grad school聽within six months of graduation

2,285

high-impact experiential learning experiences completed by the undergraduate class of 2025

$1,500

Our SPARK Grant provides $1,500 for you to pursue an internship, research, or study abroad.聽SPARK details 禄

Internships

  • James Nobles Criminal Defense
  • Underberg & Kessler LLP and other Rochester area law firms
  • Monroe County District Attorney, Probation Department, and Public Defender
  • New York State Attorney General鈥檚 Office for Consumer Affairs
  • Empire Justice Center
  • Semester internship in Washington, D.C.
Program Director
Olivia Fontana, alum of legal studies major, BA degree at 杏吧原创 College & JD Syracuse law school

Alumni Spotlight

Olivia Fontana '17

In her second year at Syracuse University College of Law, Olivia was already helping clients rebuild their lives. Read her story 禄