Legal Studies Program - Grand Valley State University

04/15/2025

Career pathway survey for 2014 & 2019 grads - We want to hear from you!

How has your career journey unfolded since graduating from ? Share your experiences in our survey to help the next generation of Lakers. It only takes 10 minutes, and you could win a $100 gift card or other prizes! Take the survey by May 15 at gvsu.edu/alumni/survey

03/25/2022

Congratulation to our 2022 LEX Inductees you have earned it!

02/11/2022

The Grand Valley Police Department has created a new safety video to help the campus community respond to urgent situations. Check out the video below.

Are you prepared for an emergency? GVPD discusses steps to take to be ready in case of an active emergency on the Grand Valley State University campus.

10/28/2021

CECI Undergraduate Advising Center Open House: Free Snacks!!!

November 4th from 3p-5p
Kirkhoff Center Room 2266

04/06/2021

25th Annual Student Scholars Day: Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Student Scholars Day (SSD) celebrates scholarship, research, and creative work performed by GVSU students. The day showcases faculty-mentored student work. It is administered by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. https://www.gvsu.edu/ours/ssd/day-of-event-details-2021-41.htm

02/04/2021

Tomorrow is the first Exploratory Engagement Seminar for the Winter 2021 Semester!

Come join us virtually to learn about our five exciting undergraduate majors as well as to connect with faculty, alumni, and other students.

To register please visit https://forms.gle/z3o9pURWYVpESW9u7.
We hope to see you there!

12/01/2020

It's Giving Tuesday! Don't miss your chance to make an impact!

11/14/2019

The GVSU - College of Community and Public Service https://www.gvsu.edu/ccps/ invites you to attend our Inaugural Community-Engaged Student Research Symposium: Change is on YOU! to be held WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 from 12pm-6pm in Loosemore Auditorium.

10/22/2019

Grand Valley State University Ranked One of the Top 25 Bachelor’s in Paralegal for 2020

Bachelor’s Degree Center has good news for Grand Valley State University: you’ve been ranked in the 25 Best Bachelor’s in Paralegal Degree Programs for 2020. While law schools have taken some knocks in recent years for graduating too many lawyers for the market, there is a demand for qualified, well-trained paralegals that has yet to be met. A bachelor’s in paralegal studies gives working professionals a leg up on the competition.

Congratulations on your recognition. See who else made the list at https://www.bachelorsdegreecenter.org/best-legal-studies-degree/ - you’re in excellent company. Please let us know if you need any corrections to your profile. I’ve attached a BDC ranking badge for use in your marketing and promotions.

10/17/2019

Last night, over 200 GVSU students listened to the powerful words of Jennifer Thompson, Crime Survivor and Wrongful Conviction Advocate. While sharing her experience with a horrific assault and a flawed justice system, she also spoke of the power of forgiveness and the ability of crime victims to reclaim the narrative that has been stolen from them.

10/08/2019

Not registered to see Jennifer Thompson, Crime Survivor and Wrongful Conviction Advocate, on Wednesday, October 16th in the Loosemore Auditorium? Seating is limited, yet still available. Registration is free https://www.gvsu.edu/cj/cms-form-edit.htm?formId=7FEED741-943D-7216-AE910EF3AB79A23D see you soon.

Jennifer Thompson is the founder and board chair of Healing Justice, a non-profit that provides opportunities for healing in cases involving wrongful convictions and exonerations. Jennifer will be speaking about the need for criminal justice reform and her personal experience as a crime survivor and...