While law schools today are accepting students from diverse academic backgrounds, this program is specifically designed to prepare students for law school and the practice of law.
Students gain an understanding of the legal system through courses in paralegal studies.
A broad range of courses from several disciplines, including management, economics, government and philosophy, augments this overview of the legal system. A special emphasis is placed on the development of both written and oral communication and analytical skills. Arrangements for the internship must be made at least one semester in advance with the academic advisor. The minimum requirement for graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law is 123 credit hours. In addition, the student must achieve a cumulative average of 2.0 and the required grades and cumulative average in the major.