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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.

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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.
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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.  

Ready to Take Your Next Step Forward?

You can apply online for free any time. ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ features streamlined admission and a comprehensive aid program. If you haven’t been to visit us yet, please schedule a time to come up to the Hill. You may just see your future from here.