Gain an Edge in Highly Competitive Fields Related to Law

Legal skills training from Nova Southeastern University’s B.S. in Law program gives you the competitive edge to pursue your passion and start your career in law and law related fields. And numerous scholarship opportunities make funding your dream even easier.

Earn real-world experience and an understanding of the law and our legal system with a Bachelor of Science in Law from NSU and begin a successful career in a wide range of professions that interact with the law and lawyers. Our curriculum covers best practices and includes three concentrations: paralegal studies; law, science, and technology; and health law. Students in these concentrations will be prepared for careers as paralegals, compliance officers, human resource professionals, lobbyists, legal correspondents, or for positions in state and federal government.

The paralegal concentration will allow you to build a paralegal portfolio you can use to showcase your work to prospective employers. This program trains paralegals who provide lawyers with support to complete legal tasks and is not a program for training lawyers or legal administrators. Paralegals are nonlawyers and are prohibited from the unauthorized practice of law.

The concentration in law, science, and technology provides students with an understanding of intellectual property law—an area of law critical in a wide range of industries, from technology to entertainment. The health law concentration prepares students for positions in the health care industry, where law plays an important role. Bachelor's in Law students in these concentrations will be well placed in these exciting, increasingly in-demand, and highly competitive fields that interact with the law.

Why Should You Major in Law at NSU?

Dominate the Law

A B.S. in Law degree provides you with flexibility in job location. You can also devote your career to an area of law you’re interested in such as technology, health, litigation, corporate, or criminal, or pursue other careers in government, business, and non-profit settings.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment positions for paralegals and legal assistants are projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.

 

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Average Starting Salary

The average salary for paralegals and legal assistants in September 2022 was $59,200. *

* Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

Shark Destinations

While the Bachelor's in Law major is new, NSU Law has had a Paralegal Studies program for many years. You'll find NSU Paralegal Studies alumni serving as paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants all over the country. Firms like Perry & Neblett, P.A., Law Offices of Stephen W. Screnci A Professional Association, and T.J. Cunningham, Jr. Attorney at Law are all home to NSU alumni. *

NSU Law alumni also work in a variety of organizations that specialize in corporate, internet, and real estate law as well as the government sector. We expect future students in the program's concentrations to fill positions in corporations, human resource departments, state and federal legislative offices, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies.

 * Data provided by NSU’s Office of Career Development

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During your undergraduate studies you’ll have mentorship opportunities and experience both simulated and real-world law experiences. You can work with faculty, attorneys, judges and professional paralegals to strengthen your resume and skills to be job ready. Additionally, NSU students have completed internships at the Broward County Clerk's Office, local law firms and the Palm Beach County Family Court.

Learn More about Experiential Learning

NSU offers you the opportunity to fast track your professional goals with a 3+3 Dual Admission Law program for first-time students. In this program, you can obtain both your undergraduate and J.D. degrees in just six years. Transfer students can participate in this program too and can earn their undergraduate and J.D. degrees in seven years.

Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program. (This includes the J.D. program at NSU Law, which prepares students to become lawyers.) NSU’s Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning sooner.

Dual Admission Programs

Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great, individualized academic experience. Our curriculum is designed by professors who are lawyers and know the skills needed to succeed in the legal field. As an NSU B.S. in Law major, some sample courses that you’ll be taking include Health Law, Intellectual Property, Elements of Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, Torts and Civil Litigation, and Corporate Regulation. Our small class sizes provide you with individualized attention. The faculty’s professional experience as lawyers ensures a profession-driven skills approach that ensures your success!

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