Bachelor in Legal Studies (Bachelor's)

At Lipscomb University, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

Students complete semester-long research projects on topics such as family experiences with Supreme Court cases and the impact of drug addiction language in media. They present findings in formal presentations and at the annual Student Scholars Symposium. The programme integrates classroom learning with real-world experience through required internships in courts, law firms, and public safety agencies. Students engage with legal systems through multidisciplinary study and practical application.

Focus areas include Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Legal Advocacy, Public Policy, Social Justice, Legal Research.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including coursework in law, justice, and society, a senior capstone research project, and a required internship. The capstone includes a written paper and a public presentation.

Graduates enter careers as paralegals, investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or staff in non-profit organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 67% of applicants.

For 135 years, Lipscomb University has prepared learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences. Its Christ-centered mission brings faith into education, with a focus on intellectual curiosity, character, leadership and service. Students can choose from more than 200 programs of study, with academic opportunities spanning areas such as business, nutrition and dietetics, natural sciences, engineering, film, music, animation, graphic design and fashion.

Professional preparation is closely connected to the Nashville setting. Many majors require internships, and students in the College of Business have worked with companies including HCA, Philips, Schneider Electric and Tractor Supply Company. Faculty-student partnerships include natural-science research through the Ward Summer Research Fellowship and creative projects through CEA Studios. Service-learning, volunteer work and international mission teams give students additional ways to apply their studies.

The campus is in Green Hills, a neighborhood a few miles from downtown Nashville, with restaurants, shopping and green space nearby. Students can engage with the city through internships, service-learning and volunteer opportunities, while accessing its employers, professional sports, museums, parks, nature and restaurants. Nashville International Airport is minutes from campus and served by major airlines. International students should expect a supportive, faith-integrated community and a learning experience that combines classroom study with practical involvement in the city.