Additional Program Information

Because we need lawyers who can apply their skills to many different purposes, there is no single field of study that is required for admission to law school. Successful law students have come from many different undergraduate majors. Law schools seek students who can combine the study of law with diverse academic backgrounds, becoming lawyers who apply their legal knowledge to a broad spectrum of modern circumstances. The best undergraduate preparation for law school is a rigorous course of study in any discipline that combines critical thinking skills with attention to written communication.

At Misericordia University, our pre-law advisors work with students from all majors who are thinking about a career in law. They assist students in identifying the courses that will prepare them to compete for admission to law school, and to succeed once they get there. Furthermore, since attending law school is a big decision, Misericordia University offers courses that introduce students to the intellectual work of law, and its practice, that are useful additions to a would-be lawyer’s course of study. And when it comes time to prepare for the important Law School Admission Test (LSAT), our Insalaco Center for Career Development can provide the tools you need to sharpen your test-taking skills and maximize your score.

What makes Misericordia’s Pre-Law Program stand out from all the rest:

A legal education can open a world of career possibilities, and pre-law study at Misericordia is designed to maximize your potential for this exciting field!

Any student considering a career in law can explore the field in courses such as these: