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Pre-Law

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Why study Pre-Law at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

Generations of Gusties have attended the nation’s best law schools and launched successful legal careers—and you can, too. You’ll work one-on-one with a pre-law advisor and take wide-ranging courses that help learn how to think, write, and speak effectively. Our alumni network offers opportunities and support that can help you thrive in law school and beyond. 

 

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Program Overview

What should I major in if I am considering Pre-Law? Popular majors include:

The Pre-Law program is supported by faculty advisor mzehnderfischer [at] gustavus.edu (mzehnderfischer[at]gustavus[dot]edu) .

Course Examples

Course Examples

Here's some courses you could take

Studying Pre-Law at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you are able to choose your major and courses based on your interest and career goals. Here are examples of common classes taken by a Pre-Law student.

  • POL-312 The U.S. Congress
  • POL-225 Women & Gender in U.S. Politics
  • E/M-369 Conflict Management
  • COM-257 Intercultural Communication
 
philosophy class with student and faculty

What career paths are common after pursuing Pre-Law at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

What career paths are common after pursuing Pre-Law at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

A degree from Â鶹ÊÓƵ provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:

  • Corporate Counsel
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Intellectual Property
  • Arbitrator
  • Litigation
  • Family Law

$163,770 Average salary 5 years post graduation
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After Â鶹ÊÓƵ

After Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Gusties who pursue Pre-Law are prepared for a variety of different jobs and graduate programs at some of the best programs in the country. Here’s where some of our recent grads have landed in school and where they work afterwards:

  • University of Minnesota
  • Drake University
  • University of Chicago
  • Mitchell Hamline
  • Georgetown University
Students at graduation

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