Academic Program

“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though
everything depended on you.” Augustine

One of the first questions everyone will ask you as you begin your undergraduate studies is what is your major? Deciding on a major becomes increasingly more complicated when you are considering law school. Many questions swirl around your mind such as which major gives me the best chances of getting into law school. However, the only two questions you really need to consider are:

1) Will the course of study give you a proper foundation for the study of law?

2) Do you enjoy the subject matter you will study in the major?

As American Bar Association (ABA) states in the link you will find on the right side of the screen—
"The ABA does not recommend any undergraduate majors or group of courses to prepare for a legal education. Students are admitted to law school from almost every academic discipline. . . . Whatever major you select, you are encouraged to pursue an area of study that interests and challenges you, while taking advantage of opportunities to develop your research and writing skills. Taking a broad range of difficult courses from demanding instructors is excellent preparation for legal education.”

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ABA Pre-Law Academic Recommendations

“The law, which restrains a man from doing mischief to his fellow citizens, though it diminishes the natural, increases the civil liberty of mankind.” William Blackstone

Government Major with a Specialization in Pre-Law Studies

Each class required in the Government major with a specialization in Pre-Law focuses on either honing your

critical thinking skills, or providing foundation material to ground you in the Biblical worldview. You will be exposed to a variety of legal philosophies; however, your instruction will focus on educating you in the Western Legal Traditions, and the Biblical worldview. Additionally, we have instituted a Legal Research & Writing course which focuses on proper argumentation, a focused legal style, and well-reasoned scholarship. In this class you will have exposure to actual legal writing and research, and you will also produce a thoughtful and extensive scholarly research paper on a legal topic which is akin to an article produced for a legal journal.

New Opportunity—Pre-Law Minor

The Pre-Law Minor will give you the flexibility to choose any major, but still receive exposure to basic legal thought. We carefully selected a series of courses that will prepare you for studying law. The minor includes courses designed to help you with the essential skills to succeed in law school; courses to increase your understanding of how your Biblical worldview relates to the study of law; courses to aid you in your preparation for the law school entrance exam, the LSAT; and finally, optional courses that will allow you to catch a glimpse of a number of subfields within the law, like communications or sports law. Our vision is to offer you a concise sequence of classes that will result in a marked increase in your preparation for law school, while not interfering with your existing course of study.

Study Abroad

The Helms School of Government is actively pursuing opportunities for our pre-law students to spend a semester studying abroad. If you would be interested in this possible opportunity send an email to government@liberty.edu

Internships

An internship is an invaluable tool to creating a student who is better equipped to deal with the rigors of law school. During your internship you will gain valuable personal experiences, and you will be in a position to try out your networking skills. An internship is also a way of setting yourself apart from other law school applicants. Through the Career Services Department it is easier now then ever before to get a quality internship. You will be guided through a rigorous application process, and you will be assisted in securing a suitable internship.