Pre-Law
The Pre-Law program at Minnesota State Mankato is designed as a pre-major to be completed alongside another academic major. While it does not have a fixed curriculum, the program offers recommended courses to help students prepare for law school effectively.
Careers in Pre-Law
The Pre-Law program equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue law school and careers in the legal profession.- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Public Policy Advisor
- Paralegal
Potential Salary
Median Salary $60,000
Pre-Law Degrees at MSU
Law (Pre-Law)
Law schools don’t require a specific major, but Political Science is popular for its focus on law, policy, and courts. Pre-law students should take challenging courses to develop skills in analysis, reasoning, abstract thinking, and communication. Elective options include U.S. government, courts, constitutional law, civil rights and civil liberties, U.S. history, philosophy, economics, speech, business law, and advanced writing. A pre-law advisor helps students choose a major and courses to fit their individual goals and interests.
Law (Pre-Law)
Law schools don’t require a specific major, but Political Science is popular for its focus on law, policy, and courts. Pre-law students should take challenging courses to develop skills in analysis, reasoning, abstract thinking, and communication. Elective options include U.S. government, courts, constitutional law, civil rights and civil liberties, U.S. history, philosophy, economics, speech, business law, and advanced writing. A pre-law advisor helps students choose a major and courses to fit their individual goals and interests.
Pre-Law Society
The Pre-Law Society is a student-sponsored organization that fosters interaction among pre-law students at the university. Benefits include LSAT preparation, networking with law schools and professors to assist with applications and setting up your law school portfolio. The society holds regular meetings, sponsors guest speakers, organizes LSAT study groups, plans visits to law schools, coordinates mock trials, and engages in other appropriate law-related activities.
Related Programs
Political Science
Political science is the systematic study of politics, power relationships and government. It explains how and why public decisions are made. Political science majors can qualify for a wide variety of careers in public and private sector organizations.
Philosophy
Philosophy uses both logical reasoning and creative imagination to investigate some of the most fundamental questions about the human experience and the nature of reality. Our students become independent and critical thinkers who are equipped to excel in any profession.
History
The History program fosters diverse communities and multicultural connections while equipping students with critical analysis, information literacy, and writing skills for careers in various fields such as education, law, museums, public service, and more.
Department of Pre-Law
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Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is an inclusive community of diverse learners seeking to examine, engage with and transform the social world while nurturing creativity and innovation. Our programs build a foundation of knowledge that adapts to a constantly changing society.
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