Put the law on your
side with a degree
in legal studies!

From wills to criminal defense, civil rights to real estate, taxes to adoption, mineral rights to land use, legal issues affect almost every facet of our lives. A degree in legal studies from Mountain State University will prepare you for a variety of jobs in both the public and private sector. Myriad opportunities will be available to you when you complete your degree: law school, graduate school in another field, immediate entry to the workplace.

Mountain State University offers a Bachelor of Science - Pre-law and an Associate of Science in Legal Studies - Paralegal. Both degrees are available online, at our main campus in Beckley, WV, and at our other campuses. Our flexible study options are designed to fit your busy lifestyle.

A degree in legal studies from Mountain State University will equip you with:

• a comprehensive overview of the legal system and its operation, including how law interrelates with business, government, and society.
• a framework for understanding the law and its historical underpinnings.
• a context for processing change and current issues related to law.
• excellent research and writing skills.
• critical thinking skills: the ability to analyze complex problems, craft a convincing argument, and argue opposing sides of an issue.

Take the first step toward your law career by filling out the form at right. An enrollment coordinator will contact you to provide information and help you get started.