How to Declare Legal Studies Major

Pursuing a Major in Legal Studies

Applications are accepted at any time of the year except during the first and last 2 weeks of the Fall & Spring semesters. No declarations during  RRR Week and Finals Week Please! Students can also declare during summer.

1) Legal Studies Application to the Major (PDF file)

2) Personal Essay (essay prompt is in the Application to the Major)

3) Petition to Declare a Double or Simultaneous Major ONLY

Pick ONE:
Petition to Declare Double Major (PDF file) (two L&S majors)
Petition to Declare Simultaneous Major (PDF file) (two majors from different colleges/schools)

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