The Legal Studies Minor is administered by the College of Law as part of its Undergraduate Legal Studies Program under the direction of Professor Jennifer Pahre. The Minor is designed to provide undergraduate students with an understanding of how the law operates in our society and helps students develop critical thinking and communication skills.
The minor requires completion of 18 hours of credit, including:
- 9 hours of core courses taught by College of Law Professors and affiliated faculty, and
- 9 hours in one of three tracks:
- Law & Politics;
- Law & Cultures; or
- Law & Economics of Food Security and Sustainability.
- 9 hours in one of three tracks:
How to Enroll:
- You must have completed at least 30 credit hours to apply.
- You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- You must be in good standing.
Enrollment is limited, interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For more information on the minor, including specific course requirements and how to apply, click here.
Individual questions can be directed to: law-undergrad@illinois.edu
Legal Studies Minor Information Session
Stay tuned for the 2025 Legal Studies Minor Info Session with Professor Jennifer Pahre, College of Law Director of Undergraduate Studies, Fall 2025!
