Minor in Pre-Law
The minor in pre-law is designed to prepare students to succeed on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and in the law school application process. Although law schools will accept students with any major, they typically expect students to demonstrate strong reading, writing, and analytical skills in challenging coursework, as well as an interest in pursuing a career involving the law and the judicial system. As a result, the minor is designed to give students an understanding of the American legal system as well as foundational skills such as legal writing.
Curriculum for the Minor in Pre-Law (Credit: 18 hrs)
The Judicial System (Credit: 3 hours)
Take either of the following two equivalent courses:
Required Courses (Credit: 6 Hours)
Students must take the following courses:
| PFWR 4050 | Legal Writing | 3 Credits |
| POLS 4106 | American Constitutional Law I: Institutions and Processes | 3 |
Civil Liberties and Rights (Credit: 3 hours)
Take either of the following two equivalent courses:
Elective Courses (Credit: 6 hours)
Students must complete two of the courses from the following list:
Students should select these electives in consultation with the pre-law advisor.
Although there are no required minimum grades or GPA for completion of the pre-law minor, students are advised that admission to most law schools is highly competitive and having good grades in coursework is essential to a successful law school application.