Legal Studies Major

Description: An advanced, professional program of the U.S. legal system, Constitution law, and jurisprudence. Includes instruction in legal history, legal sociology, philosophy of law, Constitutional law, legal procedure, and related topics. Is Legal Studies the right major for you?
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Legal Studies Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$129,440

Median Hourly Wage

$62.23*

Total Employed Nationally

561,350


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.