Area of Concentration in Pre-Law
Political science is one of the majors most frequently chosen by undergraduates who plan to enter law school, but there are other options. Students considering law careers can choose a legal studies minor or fulfill the requirement for an area of concentration in pre-law by taking four upper-division political science law courses.
Since upper-division political science courses have a prerequisite of 3 semester hours of lower-division political science work, students taking this area of concentration are urged to take American Politics (PSC 100).
The suggested course of study also includes:
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PSC 304 - Introduction to the Law
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PSC 305 - The Judicial Process
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PSC 307 - Constitutional Law
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PSC 308 - Civil Liberties
It should be noted that undergraduate law courses should not be taken for the purpose of learning the "law" and are not necessary for law school admission. These courses may be helpful, however, in providing an understanding of the place of the law in society and a better basis for students to estimate their potential interest in law school.