
Bachelor of Arts in Law and Policy –
Pre-Law
Prepare for Law School and Beyond with a BA in Law and Policy – Pre-Law
We have found that the 2 primary indicators of navigating law school and passing the bar exam on the first try are achieving the best possible score on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and performing well in the first year of law school. If law school is in your future, then it makes sense to start on the right path with a bachelor’s degree that can help prepare you for your future steps – and that is our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law and Policy – Pre-Law degree.
Throughout this degree program, you can gain exposure to some of the same topics you will encounter in the first year of law school. Many of these courses are taught by the same law professors who teach these topics at Liberty University’s School of Law (LUSOL). Through this degree you can gain an understanding of constitutional law and history, legal ethics, logic, problem solving, and persuasion. In addition to our core classes, the pre-law concentration provides instruction on parts of the law like torts, property, contracts, and civil procedure.
Our professors teach classes from a conservative Christian perspective. We aim to help prepare you to join, as our school’s namesake Senator Jesse Helms termed, “the war for truth and freedom.” By instilling a Christian sense of justice and civic duty, we can help prepare you to make a positive impact on the world. The critical thinking skills you can achieve through this degree can serve you well in the courtroom and building a strong spiritual bedrock can help you handle the forces you may face with honor and integrity.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BA in Law and Policy – Pre-Law Degree
Connect With Students
Network with students preparing for law school in Liberty’s Pre-Law Society. Not only can this be beneficial for you as a student, but connections you can may be of help to you after you graduate.
Prepare for Your Future
Our program helps to prepare you for the first year of law school. Many of the introductory-level courses are taught by the same law professors who teach at the Liberty University School of Law (LUSOL).
Moot Court Competitions
Our students participate in regional and national moot court competitions. Our students have placed, on average, in the top 10 of regional and top 25 of national competitors.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BA in Pre-Law Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Arts in Law and Policy – Pre-Law can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Attorney
- Civil rights investigator
- District attorney
- Intelligence officer/analyst
- Journalist
- Judge
- Professor
- Public defender
- Staff judge advocate
- State/commonwealth’s attorney


#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BA in Law and Policy – Pre-Law Program?
In our aim to best prepare you for law school, many of the courses you take in our law and policy degree will be the same topics you will encounter in your first year of law school. As such, you will encounter an in-depth study of legal research methods and legal writing. You can discover how to write legal briefs using the standard forms in practice today.
A great deal of attention is given to the various types of civil procedures and laws such as torts, property, and contracts. Additionally, you will study criminal law and procedure. By covering this wide array of topics, we hope to help prepare you well for a future in Law School and your career in the legal profession.
Featured Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law Courses
CJUS 400 – Criminal Law
GOVT 346 – Legal Research and Writing
GOVT 407 – Undergraduate Civil Procedure
GOVT 409 – Advanced Logic and Legal Reasoning
Degree Information
- This program falls under the Helms School of Government
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor of Arts in Law and Policy – Pre-Law Degree?
Enjoy Beneficial Courses
You can explore how to refine your thought processes by studying intriguing topics like logic and legal reasoning. You will also be able to study courses focusing on criminal law and jurisprudence.
Study Under Devoted Professors
Our professors are dedicated to helping you complete this law and policy bachelor’s degree, entering law school, and being prepared for the bar exam. They can help you prepare for your future by conducting moot courts and mock trials for you to test your skills and knowledge.
Utilize Our Pre-Law Center
Our Pre-Law Center is here to help you prepare for a future in law. Get help preparing for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), choosing and applying for law school, and crafting a personal statement.
Join the Pre-Law Society
Fellowship with other students who are planning to attend law school. Pre-Law Society members enjoy the benefit of being selected first to join the pre-law teams and publish in the Journal.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Pre-Law Bachelor’s Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

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