Marietta College

Programme overview

The Legal Studies minor provides an interdisciplinary framework for examining law’s cultural, ethical, scientific and governmental dimensions, plus connections between law and business. It is designed specifically to complement any bachelor’s major and to prepare students for further study in law.

What you'll study

The curriculum exposes students to substantive courses that contribute to later legal study, promoting knowledge of legal issues domestically and internationally, critical and creative reasoning, and engagement with social justice. Students will study legal topics that help them analyze social problems and consider strategic alternatives for action.

Entry requirements

Marietta College bases its education in the liberal arts; the Legal Studies program is available as a minor that can be paired with any existing major. The course page does not list additional specific admissions criteria for the minor.

Career prospects

The minor is intended to strengthen applications to law school and to improve prospects for legal internships and performance in those roles. By developing analytical and reasoning skills, it also prepares students to engage with legal issues across diverse fields. (College-level outcomes note that 90% of Marietta graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.)

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page references Marietta College’s tuition and financial aid resources; students should consult the college’s central tuition and financial aid offices for specific scholarship and funding opportunities applicable to minors and undergraduate students.