It provides excellent preparation for careers in management, law school, and graduate school. An important aspect of the program is that it allows the student flexibility to select courses in conjunction with their academic advisor . Extensive placements are available in all levels of law enforcement, courts, juvenile justice, and corrections through cooperative education. Students may chose to intern in the Lewiston area, at various locations in the Northwest, and overseas. Additionally, qualified students may apply for internships with the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
Students participate in an internship during either their junior or senior year.
The program offers a range of internship possibilities, including links to the statewide facilities of the Idaho Youth Ranch. The curriculum also provides student visits to regional correctional facilities to gain a deeper insight to prison life. Finally, the program gives students the opportunity to litigate and compete yearly in intercollegiate mock trial tournaments conducted by the American Mock Trial Association. The total of credits required for graduation with this Bachelor's of Science degree from LCSC is 128.