Pre-Law Concentration
Pre-Law Course Descriptions
The Pre-Law program is designed primarily to develop the skills necessary for success in law school, focusing on reading comprehension, analytical writing, and oral communication. Students of any major are encouraged to enroll in the Pre-Law Concentration, as the practice of law connects to many undergraduate majors and as law schools continue to favor cultivating diverse admissions classes. The Department of Political Science offers a series of law-related courses designed to familiarize students with the U.S. legal system and to develop the skills necessary for success on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and performance in first-year law school classes, including speaking, writing, reading, and research. In addition to the courses for credit, the Pre-Law program hosts events and activities related to the practice of law, such as moot court competitions, Constitution Day, the student Pre-Law Society, participation in law school admissions fairs and conferences, and presentations by members of the legal community.
Requirements
Required Courses (15 Semester Hours)
Electives (6 Semester Hours)
Analytical Writing/Communication Requirement (3 Semester Hours)
Research Requirement (3 Semester Hours)
3 semester hour Methods equivalent can be substituted with approval from advisor/dean.
Law School Preparation (1 Semester Hour)