Bachelor’s in Law

Provider:
Course Code:
NSU-LAW
Qualification Level:
Undergraduate
Course Area:
Law
Duration:
4-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, United States of America
Course Fees:
USD 37,080 Per Year
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
-

Course Overview

The goal of the B.S. in Law major is to prepare students for employment in a wide range of law-related careers. The major prepares students interested in attending law school or other graduate studies.

Course Structure

First Year

Fall

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

ULAW 1150 Introduction to Law and the Legal Profession (3 credits)

ULAW 2100 Legal Research Methods of Reasoning (3 credits)

Winter

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

ULAW 2500 Elements of Constitutional Law (3 credits)

ULAW 2600 Administrative Law (3 credits)

Second Year

Fall

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

ULAW 3400 Business Relations and Organizations (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Winter

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Concentration Course (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Third Year

Fall

Concentration Course (3 credits)

Concentration Course (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Winter

Concentration Course (3 credits)

Concentration Course (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Fourth Year

Fall

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Winter

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Concentrations (Choose one):

Paralegal Studies (15 credits)

Law, Science, and Technology (15 credits)

Health Law (15 credits)

Major Electives (24 credits):

ULAW 2200 Computer Applications for the Legal Profession (3 credits)

ULAW 3550 Family Law (3 credits)

ULAW 4050 Advanced Practicum in Criminal Law (3 credits)

ULAW 4060 Debtor and Creditor Relations (3 credits)

ULAW 4110 Legal Research Methods and Writing II (3 credits)

ULAW 4270 Real Estate Practice and Procedure II (3 credits)

ULAW 4310 Advanced Litigation (3 credits)

ULAW 4370 Wills, Trusts, and Estates II (3 credits)

ULAW 4410 Corporate Regulation & Change (3 credits)

ULAW 4470 Emerging Technologies & the Legal Profession (3 credits)

ULAW 4560 Elder Law (3 credits)

ULAW 4600 Pleadings and the Courts (3 credits)

ULAW 4700 Immigration Law (3 credits)

ULAW 4900 Special Topics in Paralegal Studies (3 credits)

ULAW 4950 Internship in Paralegal Studies (3 credits)



Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
  • Application: Submit either the NSU Shark Select International Application or the Common App.
  • Secondary School Credentials: Send original or certified copies of home country’s credentials and any terminating or qualifying examination results.
  • English Translation: Ensure all documents in a foreign language are accompanied by a certified English translation.
  • Postsecondary Credentials (if applicable): Have transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited organization if coursework was completed outside the United States.
  • Letters of Recommendation (optional): Submit up to three letters of recommendation through the Common App or the NSU application portal.
Language Requirement
English Language Requirements

Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:

TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test

IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher

PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher

iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher

Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools

Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes

SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20

CLT Verbal Reasoning & Grammar/Writing Score of 42 or higher

IELTS Score (Minimum) 6.0
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) 79

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