法学学士学位课程为学生提供入读法学院所需的全面教育。重点放在语言，批判性思维和分析技能上，这些技能被认为对于成功学习法律专业和成为法律专业人士至关重要。该专业还允许对商业或政府职业感兴趣的学生了解他们将在其职业中面临的复杂法律问题。
Prepare for a career in the legal profession by developing important verbal and analytical skills and expanding your ability for critical thinking. National University's Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law Studies program provides you with a solid foundation in legal studies and concepts needed to seek entry into law school. If youre uncertain if law school is the next step, this program will not only help you decide, but will also provide you with a basic understanding of the complex legal issues you will face if you choose to pursue a career in business or government.<br><br>In NU's pre-law degree program, youll master strong written, oral communication, and presentation skills used in law, and learn techniques for effective planning in preparation for the negotiation process. Youll also learn to develop strong, comprehensive, and concise legal arguments.<br><br>NU offers a transcendent pathway for our BA in Pre-Law Studies students to a Juris Doctor degree. This pathway allows you to complete your undergraduate pre-law degree and Juris Doctor in an expedited time frame and at a reduced cost.<br><br>If accepted to the JFK School of Law, this innovative 33 pathway allows upper division electives (36 quarter credits) in the bachelor's program to replace the first year of the Juris Doctor program (24 semester credits).