Prelaw - History (B.A.)
History & Law
As a student in ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ University’s Prelaw - History Program, you will build a strong foundation in the liberal arts and history. You will then expand your knowledge base with relevant law courses taught by experts in the field. The B.A. in prelaw-history at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ will make you a singular candidate for law school or advanced opportunities in the legal field.
Why Choose ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ’s Prelaw-History Program?
Legal Faculty Dedicated to You
A combination of 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.
Courses That Matter
Prelaw-history courses include:
- Business Law
- Introduction to American Law
- Law & Society
- Introduction to American History
- Russian & Soviet History
- The Middle East
- Modern Latin America
- Modern Britain
- Issues in Western Society
Career-focused internships in local and regional law firms, nonprofits and government agencies.
Study Abroad
The History Program regularly leads study trips to China, and other recent study abroad trips have taken students to Spain, Italy, Ireland, Argentina, the Dominican Republic and South Africa.
Research
History and legal fields require an understanding of how legitimate research is conducted and analyzed. At ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ, you will learn these skills while engaging in supported independent research of your own.
Support from Current Legal Practitioners
Extensive mentoring from ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Prelaw Program alumni with active careers in the field.
National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education
This center, housed here at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ University, is an invaluable resource for students, historians, educators and researchers interested in the Holocaust and other historical acts of genocide around the world.
Your Career
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ’s prelaw - history major is designed for students who desire to enter the legal field in some capacity. Career options include:
- Legal Practice
- Legal Research
- Library & Information Science
- Law Enforcement
- Policy Advising
- Public Affairs
- Trade Compliance
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. Because we are invested in your long-term success, the resources of the Career Center will remain available to you after you graduate, for as long as you need them.
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Prelaw - Political Science, and a 3 +3 program in collaboration with the Duquesne University School of Law.
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