Build a career in the legal field, lay the foundation for future studies in law, and participate in informed civic activities. The 熊猫在线视频 offers a variety of resources to help you earn your degree and plan for the future.
The Legal Studies program offers three degrees approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Paralegals: ; ; . Students majoring in other programs have the option of a broad-based that is not approved by the ABA.
It is impossible to think about contemporary life without also thinking about how law governs relations among people. Legal Studies students obtain a broad educational background in American law and policy that prepares them for a lifetime of informed civic participation. Learning about law and the legal system provides not only a solid foundation for understanding how society operates but it also offers a variety of exciting career options. A degree in Legal Studies can get you there. Whether you want to work in a law office, government agency, nonprofit organization, the court system, or even go on to law school, the Legal Studies program at UAA will give you the tools and training you need to accomplish your goals. These are examples of jobs you could qualify for:
The Justice Center also encourages Legal Studies majors to work toward improving access to justice. You can volunteer at an approved legal aid agency in 熊猫在线视频 to earn honors for pro bono service.
Please note that students obtaining degrees in Legal Studies are not authorized to provide direct legal services to the public. The program offers training for paraprofessionals who are authorized to perform substantive legal work under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The program does not train lawyers.
UAA has three law school partnerships to provide qualified UAA students the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree and law degree on an accelerated schedule.
The Legal Studies program offers multiple degree options for students at different stages in their education and online pathways for all degrees.
Assignments in many Legal Studies courses resemble tasks in actual legal practice, from writing legal pleadings to learning how to argue in court. You also will complete a semester-long internship for credit.
Get involved with groups and activities that match your professional and personal interests, such as the Society of Law & Justice or Alpha Phi Sigma.
Per program approval by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals, students are required to take at least nine credits of legal specialty courses through in person or synchronous instruction. Satisfaction of this requirement is built into the course offering plan. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours of Legal Specialty coursework taken within the past five (5) years may be transferred into the program from another ABA-approved paralegal education program upon approval by the Legal Studies Program Coordinator. Credit for which transfer is sought must be substantially similar to an existing UAA Legal Studies course.
Justice Center Assistant Professor Amy Doogan was recently recognized for her work with the Color of Justice program, which received the 2025 Sandra Day O鈥機onnor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education.
Spring 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker Albiona Selimi is graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and minors in women鈥檚 studies and justice鈥攐n her way to practicing law at a civil rights organization.
UAA Justice Center alumna Melanie Osborne has been inducted into the Anchorage ATHENA Society, recognizing her professional excellence, community contributions, and commitment to empowering women.
UAA Justice Center Chair Brad Myrstol shares data from the UAA 熊猫在线视频 Justice Information Center with the House Judiciary Committee.
Collin Hurd, a former UAA Justice Center student, athlete and resident advisor, now serves as a University Police Department officer.
Message from the program coordinator
(907) 786-1810
uaa_justicecenter@alaska.edu
Physical Address
UAA Justice Center
UAA Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Dr., Suite 234
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address
UAA Justice Center
3211 Providence Dr., PSB 234
Anchorage, AK 99508
