Business Administration Legal Management - Lake Superior State University

Business Administration Legal Management from Lake Superior State University is a Campus Bachelor Law degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Program Description: This program is unique as it serves as least five (5) different constituencies or career tracks. These include: Paralegal/Legal Assistant Legal Administration Management Business Management ? Legal Emphasis Paralegal/Legal Assistant Management Business Management ? Law School Bound Further, students who major in Legal Management can expand their employment possibilities in varied work environments (in both the legal and the business arenas). Certainly, the law is well integrated within the business world. Whether you are addressing issues in the areas of human resources, employer benefits, safety, worker's compensation, contracts, insurance, compliance, technology, labor relations, or any specific area of the law, business majors with a legal background will enhance their employment flexibility since they can work in any business setting or in law firms or other legal work environments. This program also serves as an excellent prelaw or graduate school foundation for those who are planning to go on to law school or graduate studies. Essentially, this major is designed to provide students with a broad background in business by presenting courses covering the functional areas of business. In addition, the law courses prepare students for various positions in legal, business, governmental and non-profit organizations. Likewise, this program will provide the business student who intends to go on to pursue a law degree or other professional studies with a good foundation in the areas of business as well as law. Career Descriptions: Legal Management graduates are able to pursue a wide variety of career options because of the knowledge and skills that they acquire in business, law, writing, leadership, critical thinking, analysis, and oral communication. Typical professions include: Paralegal/Legal Assistant ? Works within varied environments such as law firms, corporations, governmental agencies, courts, insurance companies, prosecutor offices, financial institutions, etc. The role and job duties of a legal assistant vary depending on the areas of law and the work environment in which one is employed. Legal assistants are valued members of the legal team and work under the supervision of attorneys. See Legal Studies bachelor's degree for additional career information and consult the Coordinator of Legal Studies. Legal Administrator ? Manages the planning and business functions, as well as the overall operations of a law office, or legal department in a corporation, insurance company or other legal or governmental agency; responsibilities include such areas as financial planning and controls; human resources management; client services and marketing; and information technology. Business Executive ?- Works as a human resources manager; employment and placement manager; EEO officer; affirmative action coordinator; compensation, benefits and job analysis specialist; labor relations manager; contract administrator; insurance claim adjuster/investigator; or other business areas. Paralegal/Legal Assistant Manager ?- Supervises, trains and evaluates legal assistants (paralegals). Legal assistant managers are found in all the same environments that employ legal assistants (see above). Lawyer ? Practices law within private law practices; public interest groups; governmental agencies (federal, state, tribal or local); courts (as judges or court administrators); business and industry (e.g., insurance companies; financial institutions; corporations; hospitals; public relation firms; political campaigns; labor unions; and trade associations); academics (as a law professor, law librarian or administrator); or in various ?nonlegal? careers such as in the media, law enforcement, public relations, foreign service, or in politics. View more details on Lake Superior State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Law courses.