WPI journalists are encouraged to become involved in the academic and social life of the college while in the Twin Cities and are frequently invited by faculty members to share their experiences and observations with students in the classroom. For many years, Macalester s pre-law students have achieved a record of success at excellent law schools. The college assists students through informed counseling about their curriculum at Macalester and their later choices of law schools. Students find available a large number of courses in various departments which teach the knowledge and skills most relevant to legal scholarship and practice. These courses may be pursued through a wide variety of departments which emphasize a broad liberal arts perspective.
Opportunities are available for a few students each year to secure internships in a legal setting.
Students interested in premedical studies should consult one of the premedical advisors very early in their first year for academic advice and also contact Lin Aanonsen to be included on the Health Professions mailing list. This web page is still undergoing revision, but will eventually be the hub of information on health professions activities at Macalester. Premedical students at Macalester may major in any discipline and concurrently complete all premedical requirements. A science major is not a prerequisite for admission to medical school. This requirement varies so widely that you should consult your premedical advisor before making a decision about courses you decide to take that may satisfy premedical requirements.