Saints Maps - Business/Law

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - LAW

SUGGESTED MINORS

A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Law concentration is designed for Business students who have an interest in law school or a law-related career. Courses will introduce students to a variety of practice areas.

It focuses on preventing problems that may hinder a business or cause legal disputes. Areas of business law include but are not limited to contracts, compliance, negotiations, human resources, intellectual property and taxes.

CAREER COMPETENCIES

SUCCESS AS A SAINT

Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.

Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.

Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.

Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.

HOW TO USE THIS MAP

Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - LAW

FIRST YEAR MIDDLE

DEVELOP

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ENGAGE

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Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog

Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly

Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office

Join an on-campus organization to gain more connections

Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job-shadowing

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Consider adding a minor another field such as Psychology

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Meet with your new faculty progress to degree

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Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel

Schedule a mock interview

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Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the College of Business

Career & Professional Attend the Fall Internship industry-based internship

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Create Handshake account

Create a LinkedIn profile

Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice

Explore average salaries for your career field

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Start finalizing your resume Invest in proper business Career Closet

Begin researching jobs narrow down to top 5

Attend the Fall Graduate options and start applying

YEARS FINAL YEAR

minor or certificate in Criminal Justice or faculty advisor to check

SAINTS ADVANTAGE

Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.

CAREER PATHS

Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements

Complete your senior capstone or enroll in ID 400 - a course that can assist you in finalizing your job search documents

Apply to graduate

events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner interview with the Center for Professional Development

Internship Fair and apply for an internship resume business attire or visit the Saints

jobs in your field of study & 5 choices

Graduate School Fair to explore applying

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Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair

Now is the time to prep and register to sit for the LSAT (entry to law school).

Present in the bi-annual Student Research and Presentations Symposium

Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce

Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references

Apply for jobs in your field

FURTHER EDUCATION

SKILLS

Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ability to problem solve

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Ability to work under pressure

GRADUATE SUCCESS

The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)

Students are encouraged to join the Limestone Pre-Law Society. The Pre-Law Society allows students to connect and have access to important events including campus legal speakers, law school and courthouse visits, and law school preparation workshops.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or corporate executive, this program may be an ideal fit for you.

A business lawyer may work for a law firm and have multiple clients, or be hired by a single company. Some business lawyers also focus on international business law.

WHERE CAN I GO FROM HERE?

University of South Carolina School of Law

Charleston School of Law

Duke University

Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:

Lindsay Bartholomew

Justin Davis

Katie Jones

Tom LeGrand

Katie Maher

Stacey Mason

Michelle Phillips-Meek

Kelly Tillinghast

limestone.edu/business-administration-law

UNC - Chapel Hill

University of Georgia

Vanderbilt University