How Morgan Balanced Work, Family and a Legal Studies Degree at GCU

What does it take to earn a legal studies degree while working full time and raising a family? In this graduate testimonial, Morgan Valentine shares how Grand Canyon University helped her pursue a career in law while balancing the demands of work, motherhood and school. Learn more about GCU’s Bachelor of Arts in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies, available online and on campus: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/b... After experiencing the legal system firsthand, Morgan discovered a passion for the legal field and a desire to help others. Through GCU’s flexible online learning format, she earned her degree in under two years while working full time and raising her children. In this video, Morgan discusses the support she received from her student advisor and professors, the skills she gained through the program and how her degree helped prepare her for the LSAT and law school. Hear how determination, flexibility and a clear purpose helped her turn challenges into opportunities and move one step closer to achieving her dream of opening her own law firm. Chapters: [00:00] Discovering a Passion for Law [00:19] Why Morgan Chose GCU [00:34] Balancing Family, Work and Online Learning [00:51] Support From Professors and Advisors [01:07] Preparing for Law School and the Future Explore related GCU resources: Bachelor of Arts in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/b... Legal Studies Degrees: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/l... Online Degree Programs: https://www.gcu.edu/online-degree-pro... College of Humanities and Social Sciences: https://www.gcu.edu/college-of-humani... #GCU #GrandCanyonUniversity #LegalStudies #LawSchool #FutureLawyer #OnlineDegree #StudentSuccess #HigherEducation About Grand Canyon University Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs through both its traditional campus and online degree platforms. Follow Grand Canyon University: Facebook:   / grandcanyonu   Instagram:   / gcu   X:   / gcu   LinkedIn:   / grand-canyon-university   TikTok:   / gcu49   Find your purpose at GCU. Private. Christian. Affordable. Nonprofit. Approved and verified accurate by the Associate Vice President of GCU Marketing on June 30, 2026. Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more at https://www.hlcommission.org.