Legal Studies
Program Transfer Guide
University of Baltimore

Effective
Fall, 2024 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
About the Program
Get the knowledge and skills you need to enter a variety of law-related careers.
The Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies program provides coursework that builds your legal skills and knowledge. You will take legal studies courses as well as relevant courses from criminal justice; history; and policy, politics and international affairs. This 33-credit program offers a highly flexible and transfer-friendly curriculum that can be adapted to students’ individual interests.
With your bachelor’s degree, you will be well-prepared for a variety of law-related career options in:
- legal support
- court administration
- law-related nonprofits
- government contractor jobs
- other positions that require experience with law, regulations, and legal and administrative processes.
This program is also well-suited for students who plan to pursue law school or graduate school.
As part of your coursework, you have the option to participate in a variety of unique law-related internships, including the Court Navigator Program. This internship program—developed by UBalt in cooperation with the District Court of Maryland—allows student interns to directly assist unrepresented litigants in court with their legal cases (to the extent permitted by law).
As part of your coursework, you have the option to participate in a variety of unique law-related internships, including the Court Navigator Program. This internship program—developed by UBalt in cooperation with the District Court of Maryland—allows student interns to directly assist unrepresented litigants in court with their legal cases (to the extent permitted by law).