Exploring the Minor in Legal Studies: A Gateway for Business Students at Seton Hall
Joseph Salvador
Stillman News Editor
Seton Hall University’s Minor in Legal Studies in Business offers students a great opportunity to master the legal frameworks that can be found and applied in today’s dynamic business environment. Offered by the Seton Hall’s Stillman School of Business, this program gives students the chance to develop with exposure to analytical tools, ethical reasoning, and legal insight. This opportunity allows students to dive into complex challenges in business and helps prepare them for advanced studies in the future.
The minor is offered for both business and non-business majors, the program combines difficulty and flexibility, making it an attractive minor for any undergraduate degree. The requirements for this minor include completing just 15 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Students can also gain a competitive edge in the workforce as many of these classes are taught by professionals of this field. High-achieving students with a 3.50 GPA in both overall and minor coursework are eligible for induction into the distinguished Legal Studies Honor Society.
The core curriculum introduces foundational courses, including Legal Foundations of Business (BLAW 2301), Law, Ethics, and Public Policy (BLAW 4325), and Advanced Topics in Legal Studies (BLAW 4310). These courses provide a deep understanding of the more foundational studies that are practice in law. Each course presents how law intersects ethics, public policy, and business, empowering students to address real-world scenarios with confidence and legal expertise.
Elective courses, ranging from Corporate Governance to Sport Law and Disruptive Technology and Law, allow students to customize this minor concentration to suit their interests. These electives build an understanding of specialized fields, appealing to aspiring lawyers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders alike.
The minor’s commitment to applied learning distinguishes it from other programs. Students collaborate with faculty recognized as leaders in their fields, participate in research projects, and engage in case-based learning that prepares them for the challenges that would come in Law School and in the real world. These experiences cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and practical insights that are developed from classroom knowledge.
In today’s fast-paced world, where legal and ethical accountability are vital for success, a Minor in Legal Studies in Business is more relevant than ever. Whether pursuing law school, advancing in the business industry, or bridging the two fields together, Seton Hall students can leverage this program to enhance their career readiness and contribute with purpose in their industries of choice.
Explore how this program can redefine your academic and professional journey. For more information, visit the Stillman School of Business or consult with program advisors today!
Contact Joseph at Joseph.Salvador@student.shu.edu