The BLA Concentration in Legal Studies focuses on developing and enhancing skills in critical thinking; issue perception, analysis, and solution; written and oral communication; and electronic legal research. In response to technological innovations, growth of e-commerce and demands of the regional economy, courses such as the Legal Aspects of Cyberspace, International Law, Family Law, and Women and the Law, UMass Lowell offers a variety of challenging courses to familiarize students with diverse, domestic, and global legal and ethical concepts.

Required Courses

A minimum of 6 courses in Legal Studies.

  • 3 Legal Studies courses at the 3000-4000 level
  • 3 Legal Studies courses at any level

Please refer to course listing in undergraduate catalog for a complete list of Legal Studies courses.