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Tracey Jensen '11

Tracey Jensen, M.A. Legal Studies Master’s Degree – 2011

The old saying you can’t teach an old dog new tricks couldn’t be less accurate for Ms. Tracey Jensen. Ms. Jensen decided to pursue the Legal Studies Master’s Degree Program at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) 15 years after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree.

Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup '15

Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup, DHSc, MSc, MA, Legal Studies Master’s Degree – 2015

Dr. Hendricks-Sturrup is currently a postdoctoral research fellow in the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute at Harvard Medical School.  After graduating with her master’s degree in legal studies, she earned her Doctor of Health Science degree from Nova Southeastern University.  Her current work is centered around utilizing mixed methods research to examine issues at the intersection of precision medicine and health policy.

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. 

Vanessa Pratt ‘17

Vanessa Pratt ‘17

As a freshman, Vanessa Pratt started the Mock Trial team at the University of Illinois Springfield. The team now competes against other universities throughout the state. On campus, Pratt is a member of the Capital Scholars Honors Program, Pre-Law Society, Model Illinois Government, the Christian Student Fellowship and works for UIS Admissions. Pratt chose UIS because her father and uncle are alumni. Following graduation, she plans to attend law school and hopes to become a prosecuting attorney.

Briana Rodriguez '20

Briana Rodriguez ‘20

The University of Illinois Springfield has empowered Briana Rodriguez to become an advocate for issues she believes are important. The sophomore legal studies major recently participated a rally in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program at the Illinois State Capitol.

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.