Law BA

Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Minimum Required Credits: 121.0
Co-op Option: Two Co-op, One Co-op, No Co-op
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 22.9999
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 23.2011, 23.2099, 13-1041

About the Program

Grounded in the foundational values of justice, equity, ethics, and civic responsibility, the undergraduate Law (UGLaw) program explores the U.S. legal system and its relationship to individuals as well as to broader social, political and economic institutions. Whether considering law school, a career in public policy or government, or a path of their own design, our students engage in cross-curricular learning and graduate equipped with the skills to understand and navigate law’s ubiquitous and dynamic role in American life. 

The Law major prepares students to think, reason, and communicate across legal and law-adjacent contexts. Students learn to read and interpret statutes, regulations, and case law; apply theories of legal reasoning; and engage with legal texts from varied perspectives.  

Classrooms are student-centered, supportive, and inclusive, led by faculty with a range of practical and scholarly expertise. Courses introduce core elements of legal teaching methods—including close reading, Socratic-style interrogation of texts, effective written communication, and elements of argument construction. 

Experiential learning and civic engagement are woven into the program at every level, with opportunities such as community-based legal projects, advocacy work, co-ops, and internships. 

Our students pursue a second major or minor in a separate discipline, enabling them to apply legal knowledge to a wide range of fields, including business, health, technology, and the arts. This commitment to a cross-disciplinary approach to the law enhances subject-matter expertise and deepens preparation for law school, policy programs, other graduate study, or simply informed civic engagement. 

With our focus on cross-disciplinary study, experiential learning opportunities, and student-centered pedagogy, this program welcomes and supports students with a variety of academic and professional goals. 

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the Thomas R. Kline School of Law

Admission Requirements

Same as Drexel admission requirements.

Degree Requirements

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A complete list of eligible Introductory Core Competency courses can be found here.

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Up to 6 of these credits may be from the included list of pre-approved non-ULAW electives.

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Students are required to complete a minor or second major as part of these remaining credits.

Program Learning Outcomes