# @gcu on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=nAv-5qKNEds - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66780853-gcu-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5ea5c74b3e.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T16:48:18.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Grand Canyon U (@gcu) — https://gondola.cc/gcu ## Caption GCU alum Samariah Robinson shares why she chose to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies at Grand Canyon University, how her classes helped her build a foundation for law school and why she feels prepared for the next step in her legal education. Learn more about GCU’s online and campus-based Bachelor of Arts in Government: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bachelor-arts-government-legal-studies Samariah talks about finding a Christian campus community, developing her interest in law and policy, learning that legal careers involve more than courtroom trial work and gaining early exposure to courses such as civil law, criminal law and legal procedures. She also shares how her GCU experience helped her secure an internship with the Judicial Branch of Maricopa County and graduate a full year early. GCU’s BA in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies introduces students to political science, legal studies and public service, with coursework designed to support skills such as legal writing, policy analysis and communication. The program may also serve as a foundation for students interested in law school or public service. Chapters: 00:33 – Why Samariah Chose GCU 00:34 – Choosing Government and Legal Studies 01:18 – How GCU Helped Prepare Samariah for Law School 01:46 – Work-Life Balance and Faculty Support 02:21 – Graduating Early and Prepared for Next Steps Explore related GCU resources: Bachelor’s degree programs in government: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bachelor-arts-government-legal-studies Compare related programs with GCU’s legal studies degree programs: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/legal-studies Read “4 Surprising Careers You Can Have with a Degree in Government”: https://www.gcu.edu/blog/criminal-justice-government-and-public-administration/4-surprising-careers-you-can-have-degree Check out GCU’s campus life: https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcu/campus-life Learn more about GCU’s Christian identity: https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcu/christian-identity-and-mission #GrandCanyonUniversity #GCU #GovernmentDegree #LegalStudies #LawSchoolPrep #CollegeStudentStory #ChristianUniversity #GCULopes Find your purpose at GCU. Private. Christian. Affordable. Nonprofit. Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is an Arizona-based private Christian university and one of the largest universities in the country.* We’re committed to delivering an affordable and transformative higher education that serves its students, the community and God. Based in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona, GCU integrates a welcoming Christian worldview into 380 academic programs, as of December 2025, on our vibrant, growing campus. And if you need more flexibility, over 300 programs are offered within our online learning environment, giving you the personal freedom and support you need to earn your degree in the time you have — from wherever you are. At GCU, we work to develop servant leaders. We challenge and inspire you to become an innovative thinker, effective communicator, global contributor and the kind of changemaker who invigorates your community by placing the interests of others before your own. GCU aims to not simply teach but provide a path to moral, emotional and spiritual well-being in an environment that opens our hearts to students from all backgrounds and denominations. With an ongoing commitment to academic excellence, GCU is experiencing an exciting era of community impact and campus expansion that includes new residence halls, amenities, academic and athletic facilities and immersive, hands-on labs that allow for experiential learning. Whether you’re looking to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree, GCU believes that quality education should be accessible to all with a supportive graduation team behind you. Learn more about GCU’s programs, competitive tuition rates and scholarship offers from your dedicated university counselor who takes a personalized approach. Find your purpose at GCU. Visit http://www.gcu.edu or start your journey at GCU today: https://www.gcu.edu/rmi/ApplyNow Explore Grand Canyon University: Visit GCU’s website: http://www.gcu.edu Follow GCU on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandCanyonU/ Follow GCU on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcu/ Follow GCU on X: https://twitter.com/gcu Connect with GCU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/grand-canyon-university/ *National Center for Education Statistics. May 2021. Fast Facts: Highest Enrollment. https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=74. Retrieved April 14, 2023. Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.HLCommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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