法律研究专业为学生提供法律和法律制度的基础知识，通过对理论和实践的均衡，跨学科研究，帮助他们评估法律问题并评估法律在社​​会中的运作方式。法律研究课程提供了一个灵活的预科课程，提供了许多与法律相关的职业，法学院或进一步的研究生学习所必需的专业和学术技能。与法律相关的职业包括顾问，法院行政人员和文员，数据分析师，州和联邦执法人员和代理，政府关系，医院行政人员，人力资源经理，调查员，劳资关系主管，法律顾问，立法者和立法联络员，游说者，政策制定者，政治人物，公共服务管理者，记者，社会工作者，总监和工会代表，仅举
The Legal Studies Bachelor's Degree provides students with a fundamental knowledge of law and legal systems and the professional and scholarly skills needed for law school and many law-related careers. Students have the opportunity to interact with both the legislature and the state and federal courts in their classes and through internships. Students are also encouraged to participate in several experiential learning opportunities, including working with the Illinois Innocence Project, competing with the Mock Trial Team, and participating in the Pre-Law Society.