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Students:

Recently the Provost approved an interdisciplinary minor in legal studies! Since that time we’ve been working to set up some tools and resources to help you evaluate and declare, if you determine this is a good choice for your academic plan. Today we are pleased to (Tech)announce that everything is finally ready … just in time for your spring course selection and registration!

The tools we’ve developed can be used as follows:

1. You can read about it for yourself in the updated version of the online University Catalog … visit http://j.mp/ttulegalstudies.
2. Though it is unofficial, you can use the “Degree Audit (CAPP)” in Raiderlink to run a “What-If” Analysis.
   1. Find the “Degree Audit (CAPP)” link on the “MyTech” tab in Raiderlink.
   2. Choose “What-If Analysis.”
   3. Find your declared or intended academic Major in the drop-down list.
   4. Click “Add More” and choose your Major Concentration (if applicable).
   5. Then click “Add More” and scroll down in the list of available Minors to select “Legal Studies.”
   6. When you “Submit” these selections, you will be presented with three report formats. We recommend that you use the “Detailed Information” report format, but feel free to explore the others.
3. If you would like to schedule an appointment to review this with an Academic Advisor, visit http://j.mp/ttulegalstudiesadvising.

When you are ready to declare the minor, just visit us in 79 Holden Hall and ask for the minor declaration form. If an advisor for the legal studies minor is available, then we can visit at that time, or you can schedule an appointment with our Triage Advisor at the front desk. You can also take the form and use it to evaluate and select the 21 credit hours that best-fit your academic interests and goals. Your primary academic advisor will review the course selections in your larger degree plan, and then you’ll bring the signed form back to 79 Holden Hall. The Legal Studies advisor will validate all signatures, provide electronic copies to all offices for documentation, and forward the matter for processing in MyTech (so you’ll be official).

Additional Resources: Please let us know if you have any questions, suggestions, or challenges along the way! The easiest ways are to send an email to prelaw@ttu.edu, or to schedule an appointment (call 806-742-2189 or use our online scheduler at http://j.mp/ttulegalstudiesadvising).

We are very excited about this new academic offering. Please note that a minor in legal studies has course options which can begin as early as your first college semester!

Regards,
The TTU Prelaw Program Team
www.prelaw.ttu.edu | prelaw@ttu.edu
806-742-2189