Legal Studies Minor
Faculty:
Professors Lawler and McKenzie; Associate Professors Bailey, Carroll, Frank, Papazian, and Stephenson; Assistant Professors Baker and Sands
Advisor Contact: Dr. Eric C. Sands, Department of Government and International Studies
Location: Evans Hall 112B
Telephone: (706) 238-7896
The Legal Studies minor is an interdisciplinary curriculum focusing on law and the American legal system. Courses available include broad overviews of business and constitutional law, surveys of the law’s economic efficiency and philosophical underpinnings, and intensive examinations of specific legal areas. Students considering a career in law are also encouraged, though not required, to take additional courses that aid in the development of critical thinking, logical reasoning, and writing and speaking skills. Please contact the Legal Studies advisor for more information about suggested courses.
Students should note that careful planning of course selection is necessary, as some courses are offered only once every two years. Students are also cautioned that completion of the Legal Studies Minor is not a guarantee of admission to law school.
Legal Studies Minor Requirements (18 hours)
Choose six courses from the following:
| BUS 210 | Legal Environment of Business | 3-0-3 |
| BUS 411 | Advanced Business Law | 3-0-3 |
| COM 416 WI | Mass Communication Law | 3-0-3 |
| ECO 460 | Economic Analysis of Law | 3-0-3 |
| GOV 319 | Modern Political Philosophy | 3-0-3 |
| GOV/SOC/WNS 387 | Gender, Law, and Society | 3-0-3 |
| GOV 417 | Constitutional Law: American Political Institutions | 3-0-3 |
| GOV 418 | Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights | 3-0-3 |
| PHI 350 | Philosophy of Law | 3-0-3 |
| REL 330 | Church and State | 3-0-3 |
| SOC 320 | Criminology | 3-0-3 |
Web Resources
The following websites provide helpful information on preparing for and applying to law school, taking the LSAT, and a variety of perspectives on the different career options for lawyers:
www.lsac.org
www.findlaw.com
www.abanet.org
Applicant Profile Information
With over 1 million lawyers in the United States and thousands of students taking the LSAT each year, competition to get into law schools is intense. The following admission statistics will help you get a sense of the GPA and LSAT requirements for major local law programs. Please note that these admissions profiles are ranges and that there are numerous factors that weigh into a school accepting a particular applicant. All information is taken from the “2007 ABA-LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools” published by the Law School Admission Council and the American Bar Association.
Emory University School of Law
Georgia State University College of Law
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
University of Alabama School of Law
University of Georgia School of Law
University of Tennessee College of Law