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Pre-Law Â鶹´«Ã½s in the Department of Political Science at Â鶹´«Ã½ will want to consider these Â鶹´«Ã½.

Internships

Supervised internships for Pre-Law Â鶹´«Ã½s are frequently arranged. Internship experiences provide an invaluable opportunity for educational growth and enhance a Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s undergraduate record substantially. Depending on specific interest and background, Â鶹´«Ã½s may intern with sponsors from judicial, legislative and executive branches of government at the federal, state and local levels. Private sector internships, often with law firms or business corporations in the area may be arranged as well. Academic credit may be earned for work done as an intern. Discuss the possibilities with an advisor.

LSAT practice exams

Critical to successfully seeking admission to a law school is a solid performance on the LSAT. Practice exams are available from your pre-law advisor, as well as information on the various law schools and their LSAT score requirements.

Pre-Law Society

Â鶹´«Ã½ has an active . It is a Â鶹´«Ã½ organization that provides a means by which Â鶹´«Ã½s sharing a common career interest might interact regularly. The society routinely sponsors discussions with judges and practicing attorneys, trips to law schools in the area and visits from admissions officials from various law schools.

Mock Trial

There is also a Mock Trial team at Â鶹´«Ã½. Participating in American Mock Trial Association competitions help Â鶹´«Ã½s learn about the American legal system and trial advocacy in particular. Participating in Mock Trial, the Â鶹´«Ã½ will learn and sharpen such skills as problem analysis, seeing more than one side to a situation, working on a team, speaking persuasively, and thinking on one’s feet. Students have the opportunity to compete at both the regional and national level.