This program provides solid preparation and an “edge” for those who plan to attend law school and provides the legal background needed for managerial positions in law administration. The Legal Studies major gives students a broad overview of the legal issues that all businesses encounter while also preparing them for the possibility of law school. This program is the only pre-law degree offered at Duquesne University. To successfully complete this major, students must take six required courses, listed below, in conjunction with another major area of study. These required courses offer a multi-discipline approach to helping students navigate through an increasingly litigious business environment. The multi-discipline approach to this major also seeks to develop skills directly related to the successful acceptance and completion of a law school degree. This program includes informal opportunities, through interaction with the faculty, for the investigation and development of career opportunities involving the law. While preparing students for law school is a main part of the Legal Studies curriculum, it is also meant to work with other majors to better prepare graduates for a career in the competitive marketplace. It has been designed to help the student anticipate legal problems, work more effectively with attorneys, and recognise when legal help is needed.