Students interested in formal, interdisciplinary course of study in preparation for law school may also choose to pursue a pre-law concentration in History or Political Science. This course of study creates a structure for pre-law study that consists of three major elements: required preparatory courses, pre-law electives, and internship experience.
History and Political Science have structured their pre-law concentration to integrate these program requirements into the specific requirements for their respective majors.
Pre-law preparation for majors other than History or Political Science
Since virtually all schools require a bachelor's degree before students enter law school, students must follow the regular liberal arts or science major or professional school major program in the field of their choice. Majors for pre-law students may include business, English, history, mathematics, philosophy, political science, and psychology. In certain instances, a major in science may also be appropriate.
Political science faculty serve as coordinators of a series of courses and practica designed to prepare the undergraduate student for advanced study in law school. These courses, while only recommended, provide a basic understanding of the policy base for law and students are encouraged to focus their electives towards these courses. In addition the pre-law advisor will aid the student in obtaining LSAT information.
The following courses are recommended as electives for those students interested in law school: BUS 215 and 316; COM 390; CRJ 101, 343, 344, 346, 347; HIS 310 and 316; POL 200, 260, 363, 364, 385, 421, 480; SCI 361. Elective courses must come from three different disciplines.
