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Gary Krause, a 2024 graduate from the master of Legal Studies program answered a few questions for us about his time at UIS.
What online program did you graduate from?
GK: "Masters in legal studies."
Why did you choose UIS for your online education? Why did you choose your online program?
GK: "A combination of affordable price, content, and online availability."
Is law school in your future?
The Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Illinois Springfield offers you affordable tuition while giving you the knowledge and skills you need for law school and the advantage of studying in the state capital.
Legal Studies Advising Guide
Our Advising Page is designed to help connect you with the resources you need to be a successful student.
Questions? Undergraduates, please reach out to Jill Briggs at jhelm3@uis.edu or (217) 206-6561. Graduate students, please reach out to Adam Hill at achill3@uis.edu or 217-206-8640.
Advising
As a legal studies student, you are assigned an advisor to assist you in scheduling your courses and in choosing electives that best match your educational and professional goals.
Career Planning
The knowledge of the law and the legal system you need for your career.
Many professionals need to understand what the legal system is, how it works, how it interrelates with social change, and how it assists people in asserting their rights. Legal studies provides the professional and scholarly skills necessary for law-related careers, law school, or further graduate level study.