Law and Policy

Concordia's Law and Policy program offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and ethical perspectives. With a focus on Christian values and a commitment to justice, the program equips students with the tools to navigate legal complexities and make a difference in the world.

Concordia provides students with opportunities to engage in real-world experiences through internships, mock trials, policy research projects, and partnerships with legal and government organizations. These hands-on learning experiences enhance students' practical skills, broaden their understanding of law and policy, and prepare them for successful careers.

• Subjects and Topics: Our Law and Policy curriculum covers constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, civil procedure, international law, and more. You'll learn about legal principles and understand the policy-making process.
• Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: The program develops your critical thinking and analytical skills through case studies, research projects, and classroom discussions. You'll learn to analyze complex legal issues, evaluate arguments, and develop logical reasoning skills.
• Legal Research and Writing: The program emphasizes legal research methodologies, citation techniques, and persuasive writing. You'll acquire the skills to conduct effective research and write compelling legal memos and briefs.
• Experiential Learning: You’ll gain real-world insights into legal practice and policy analysis through internships, moot court competitions, mock trials, and policy research projects.

Our department is driven by a passion for teaching and a deep commitment to law and policy. Concordia’s faculty members bring extensive experience and expertise, combining academic knowledge with real-world practice.

Concordia is dedicated to inspiring and mentoring students, fostering a supportive learning environment, and preparing the next generation of legal professionals. Our Law and Policy program empowers students to become knowledgeable, ethical, and effective advocates for justice and positive social change.

Concordia University Texas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate, bachelor, and master degrees along with the Doctorate in Education (Ed.D). Concordia University Texas also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Concordia University Texas may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Students coming to Concordia directly from high school with no full-time college experience must have:   

• GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)  

Students who fall below the above requirement will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions and may still be eligible for admission to Concordia. Please contact your Admissions Counselor if you have questions about achieving admission.   

If you are transferring to Concordia:   

• Transfer students with 12 or more college-level credit hours completed must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.   
• Transfer students with fewer than 12 college-level credit hours completed must meet freshman admission requirements.   

Visit our admissions page to learn more.

View our Financial Aid page  to see how affordable private education can be at Concordia.   

We also offer the Tornado Textbooks program, which can save you money every semester on books and access codes.

At Concordia, we offer additional resources to ensure your success, including the writing center, math center, speech center and peer tutoring. The CTX Library's eBook collection of over 180,000+ items is available 24/7. The library also provides several Research Guides and Tutorials and you can chat with a librarian 24/7 for additional help. Because you’re a person and not just a student to us, mental health screening, resources and support are also available. Check out our mental health page for more information.