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Pre-Law Specialization

PSE PEAK

The Pre-Law Specialization is meant to create a foundation in preparation for a successful career in law. Through this specialization, students are introduced to the American political system, precedent-setting Supreme Court cases, and philosophical/ethical frameworks for judging legal questions.

15 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)

Specialization Requirements

Complete one course (3 credits) from the following:

POE-241Introduction to Public Policy

3 credits
POE-250Introduction to Political Philosophy

3 credits
POE-255Introduction to Political Philosophy Through Plato

3 credits

Complete one course (3 credits) from the following:

ENG-
200-Level Introduction to Literary Studies Courses

3 credits
ENG-
300-Level Literature Seminar

3 credits

*Any 200- or 300-level ENG course excluding ENG-280, ENG-245, ENG-246, ENG-247, ENG-345, ENG-346, and ENG-347.

Complete one course (3 credits) from the following:

POE-300Constitutional Law I

3 credits
POE-335International Law

3 credits
BUS-391Legal Environment

3 credits

Complete one course (3 credits) from the following:

PHI-201The Good Life

3 credits
PHI-202Bioethics

3 credits
PHI-309Feminist Philosophy

3 credits
PHI-331Ethics

3 credits
PHI-340Environmental Philosophy

3 credits
REL-350Religion and Ethics

3 credits

Complete three credits the following:

POE-497Internship

1-3 credits

There are multiple pathways to law school. No particular major is recommended. Indeed law schools accept students who have majored in everything from Music to Environmental Studies. Regardless of the major, students would benefit from courses in several disciplines not required for the minor including: International Relations, History, Sociology, and Environmental Studies.