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Undergraduate Students

Honors in Legal Studies

Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree students may apply forÌýparticipation in the department’s honors program. To graduate with Honors in Legal Studies, students must successfully complete the Honors section ofÌýÌýClosing Seminar, and graduate with a 3.5 UIS grade point average.Ìý

Legal Studies

There is a growing need for individuals with a comprehensive understanding of the law, who are prepared to navigate the complex world of regulations and individual rights.Ìý

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Hometown: Robbins, Ãå±±½ûµØ
Majors: Global Studies and Legal Studies
Future Plans: Attend law school

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Graduate Education

Welcome to Graduate Education at UIS

We are pleased that you have chosen to explore ourÌý.Ìý More than 40% of UIS students are engaged in graduate study, and most were attracted to UIS by an impressive combination of factors that include educational quality, value and campus location and setting.