LOS ANGELES – With law becoming a more and more integral part of society, the University of Southern California’s Gould School of Law has introduced a new undergraduate degree: the Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies. This innovative course of study prepares students to understand how law shapes modern culture and to explore emerging employment opportunities, while benefitting from a unique multi-disciplinary education.
The new B.S. in Legal Studies is the first four-year bachelor’s degree at USC Gould to give undergraduate students a comprehensive background in legal infrastructure and the law, and examine their societal impact. The degree also provides the skills and knowledge to excel in a wide variety of roles that intersect with the law, yet don’t require being a practicing attorney.
“This new undergraduate degree underscores USC Gould’s strategic vision and furthers the tradition of innovation, equity and excellence that is part of our history,” says Dean Andrew Guzman. “Students who choose the B.S. in Legal Studies will be well-positioned for success in both the public and private sectors. An understanding of our legal system and the rule of law will be a powerful asset throughout their careers. The new program exemplifies the mission of USC Gould, dedicated to training students through interdisciplinary and clinical education in order to make impactful contributions to the world around them.”
According to Professor Bob Rasmussen, who oversees undergraduate education at Gould, while law is central to society, lawyers shouldn’t be the sole gatekeepers of the legal system, and the legal profession should be a collaborative effort between attorneys and citizens educated on how law affects society.
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