Pre-Law
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About pre-law at St. Norbert College
The pre-law program at St. Norbert College offers students a sound grounding in the economic, social and political institutions of the United States. Given such a broad undergraduate background, students interested in law should feel free to choose a major program consistent with their interests, or to devise a personal major. Although the broad background mentioned above should be pursued, it is also highly advisable that a student obtain a mastery of some definite field, whatever that might be. Students applying for law school should take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than eight months before graduation. Applications can be obtained from Career Services.
Why study pre-law?
Law schools require a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university but no specific fields of major study or particular courses are prescribed. The law relates to many aspects of human activity and law schools look for diversity in undergraduate courses that may present a highly desirable pre-law background. Students should seek to develop a high degree of competence in reading and writing the English language and to develop the skills of critical analysis and logical reasoning. Thus, courses in literature, composition, communications, mathematics and logic offer obvious and useful preparation. In addition, applicants to law school should have a sound grounding in the economic, social and political institutions of the U.S.
Pre-law advisor:
Sarah J. Griffiths, Esq.
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