School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Social Science
Minor in Law and Politics
Feel prepared for law school and the legal profession with a Minor in Law and Politics.
Program Overview
The Law and Politics minor consists of 9 required credits and 9 elective credits, chosen from a list of approved courses. The coursework prepares students for the academic rigor of law school and the legal profession, well grounded in the liberal arts tradition. It emphasizes critical thinking and communication (oral and written), in the context of contemporary legal scholarship and a Christian worldview.
What to Expect
The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) does not prescribe a particular curriculum for students planning to attend law school, but pays great deference to the value of a liberal arts education. A Legal Studies minor would provide this foundation, but it is not a requirement.
The Law and Politics program also works with student groups to offer activities and speakers that will help prepare students for law school. These may include meetings about applying for law school and LSAT exam preparation.