Legal Studies

Program Director: Donna Decker Morris
                               Assistant Professor
                               J.D., Yale University
Introduction

From principles established in the U.S. Constitution to regulation of the food we eat, law permeates our society. With the globalization of the economy, law and regulation have become increasingly important to business. New forms of dispute resolution are being developed in government, business, and industry as alternatives to the courtroom.  Legal policy will increasingly shape our future.

The University of New Haven's Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences has developed the unique and exciting undergraduate degree program in legal studies to prepare its graduates to be part of that future—and to help shape it.

Unique Features

• Interdisciplinary program prepares students for graduate school, law school, or for law-related careers.
• Flexible program allows students to combine legal studies with other specialized programs such as criminal justice, business, accounting, political science, psychology, or global studies.
• A two-semester internship in the final year of study combines classroom learning with on-the-job experience, enhancing employment opportunities. 
• An international track allows students to study for a semester abroad to satisfy concentration requirements.
• Outstanding faculty teaching in areas of expertise.