Prelaw (B.A.)
A Partnership Between ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ and the Duquesne University School of Law
Earn your bachelor’s and your law degree in 6 years. Through the Prelaw 3 + 3 Program, ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ students can complete 3 years of study in history or political science at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ. Then, once academic and LSAT requirements are met, students are admitted for 3 years of study in the Duquesne University School of Law. (This program leads to 2 degrees, one from ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ and one from Duquesne.)
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ also offers two traditional four-year prelaw degree options: Prelaw-Political Science and Prelaw-History.
Why Prelaw at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ?
- Two areas of focus: political science and history.
- Study in Washington, D.C.: Earn college credit and gain an insider’s understanding of the American political system through The Washington Center’s Inside Washington Program.
- Relevant internships in local and regional law firms, nonprofits and government agencies.
- Prelaw courses you can take at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ include:
- American National Government
- The U.S. Civil Rights Movement
- Global Political Economy
- Historical & Political Geography
- The Middle East
- Extensive mentoring from ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Prelaw Program alumni with active careers in the field.
- Legal faculty dedicated to you: A combination of political science professors, history professors and legal practitioners, prelaw faculty at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ have decades of experience. Our faculty are:
- Diligent about preparing students for law school.
- Committed to new developments in legal scholarship and practice.
- Dedicated to connecting each student with internship, mentoring and networking opportunities.
Careers
The education you get at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ prepares you for interesting careers in private practice, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and business. ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ’s award-winning Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) will work with your prelaw faculty to provide you with the career preparation skills and placement services you need.
Admissions & Aid
At ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ University, we offer streamlined admissions requirements and a comprehensive aid program.
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Faculty
Michael Cary
Professor of History and Political Science
Peter Flanigan
Adjunct Faculty, Political Science & Business
Roni Kay O'Dell
Associate Professor of Political Science
Robin Rohrer
Professor of History
John Spurlock
Professor of History, Emeritus