Pre-professional programs vary widely. Some require a degree, others do not. Students should be aware of the requirements of the school where they plan to transfer and select course work at UW-La Crosse to fit their goals. The pre-professional advisors on campus can help students design their curriculum. The College of Liberal Studies and the College of Science and Allied Health house the pre-professional programs and will direct students to the appropriate advisors.
All law schools recommend a bachelor's degree before admission and most require it.
The best pre-law majors are subjects the students are vitally interested in. Any major selected should be rigorous and substantial. Acquiring excellent oral and written communication skills cannot be overemphasized. If one or more minors are taken, apply the same criteria. Courses in math or statistics will acquaint students with quantitative measurement.