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Legal Studies, B.A

The legal studies major involves the study of law and contemporary issues related to law as part of a liberal education. The American Bar Association-approved B.A./B.S. focuses on both theory and practice and prepares students for work as paralegals and for other careers in the field of law.

Legal studies students may earn a bachelor of arts (B.A.) or bachelor of science (B.S.) degree. The B.A. requires third semester proficiency in a foreign language. The B.S. requires completion of courses in statistics and research methods. A minor, not approved by the ABA, is also available.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Grand Valley State University offers various job opportunities for students, alumni, and the broader community, with a focus on internships, faculty positions, and other career pathways. The university provides resources like Handshake and GVSU Careers to facilitate job searches and recruitment.
For Students:

Internships: The university's Career Center offers numerous internship opportunities, including roles in areas like statistics, data, marketing, and communications.
Student Employment: Students can find part-time and full-time jobs on campus through the university's Workday system.
Off-Campus Opportunities: Handshake also connects students and alumni with off-campus employers.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Grand Valley hosts more than 300 international students from more than 70 countries. Students will find a safe and welcoming environment with many on-campus activities. To be considered for admission, international applicants must submit all of the following documents to the Admissions Office by October 15 for the winter semester (January) or by May 1 for the fall semester (August):

Completed international admission application
$30 nonrefundable application fee
Record of English proficiency. Students may satisfy the English proficiency requirements with these tests:
Duolingo: 105
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 53
TOEFL: 80
ELS Level 112: (undergraduate and the following graduate programs: computer and information systems, cell and molecular biology, health informatics and bioinformatics, biostatistics)

Grand Valley State University

Allendale , Michigan ,United States