John Little’s interest in criminal law and public affairs led him to the Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree Program at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). He was drawn to the UIS campus because of its “convenient location” as well as the Legal Studies Program suiting his educational needs by “focusing on public affairs.” The Legal Studies Program enabled Mr. Little to “concentrate on practical skills, especially researching and writing.”

The Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree Program at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) helped train Ms. Karen Morrow for a career as a paralegal. Ms. Morrow was employed full-time when she attended UIS to earn her Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree in 1987. As a part-time student, Ms.

While attending the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), Mr. Scott Larkin states he “ended up getting connected with various State of Illinois Labor Relations people and was able to get into that field after graduation.” Today, Mr. Larkin serves as the Director of Labor Relations for the Associated General Contractors, Central Illinois Builders Chapter. Mr.

Laura Millmore is currently a magistrate judge in the 54-A District Court in Lansing, Michigan. After receiving her University of Illinois Springfield’s Legal Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1995, she attended the Michigan State University College of Law and graduated cum laude with her J.D. in 2002. Magistrate Millmore has the distinction of becoming a magistrate judge only two years after graduation from law school.

Dr. Evans is one of the many University of Illinois Springfield’s (UIS) alumni that was able to practice skills acquired in the Legal Studies Master’s Degree Program that go beyond the scope of law. Today, Dr. Evans serves as a music educator. The best part of the Legal Studies Master’s Degree Program for Dr. Evans was “the rigor and challenge with which I learned how to conduct legal research.” His research skills have come in handy when finding appropriate material for his students’ learning.