Legal Studies: Political Science

Legal Studies: Political Science Overview

Are you interested in politics, the law, business, or government? Then Mercy University’s four-year Legal Studies with a Specialization in Political Science Program is for you. Leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, the program is for students interested in law school, or a career in politics and public administration, or in pursuing a graduate degree. 

You’ll develop analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills and will be introduced to the skills necessary to resolve conflict such as: mediation, negotiation and arbitration.

Please note that this Specialization does not prepare students for a career as a Paralegal and that the Specialization in Political Science is not approved by the American Bar Association.

Career Opportunities

Positions in politics and government are the most typical choices for political science graduates, in addition to law-related careers. You could also use your political science specialization as a springboard into any number of nonpolitical, nongovernmental fields as well, from business to the media.

Career fields include:

• campaign management
• conflict management
• diplomacy
• government services
• interest representation (lobbying)
• international affairs
• law
• media
• non-profits/non-governmental (NGOs) advocacy
• public advocacy