Pre-Law
The Pre-Law Minor provides students with an understanding of the American judicial system, US Constitutional law, international law, ethics, and national security issues. The interdisciplinary coursework promotes critical thinking, rigorous analysis, effective oral and written communications, and other skills necessary to succeed in law school and beyond.
For individuals who
Are interested in becoming a lawyer. Want to learn more about American law and society.
Looking for
Coursework that prepares students for intense reading, writing and argumentation found in law school.
To become
- Activist
- Government Service
- Lawyer
- Paralegal
- Policy Researcher
The Pre-Law Minor is open to all majors.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students interested in a law career are urged to join the Pre-Law Club. The Pre-Law Club is a student organization at NDSU that provides information about law schools, entrance examinations, and career opportunities. The Pre-Law Club organizes Law School Admission Test (LSAT) preparation and practice events, meetings with prominent attorneys and jurists, and field trips to courts and law schools in the region. It's also a great opportunity to socialize with other students who are preparing for law school.
THE FACULTY
Faculty in the Department of Political Science and Public Policy have expertise in such areas as state and local governance, law and judicial politics, crime-related policy, international law, the modern digital society, research methodology, and policy analysis. They provide a practice-informed education for NDSU students. We encourage students who want to learn more about the Pre-Law Minor to reach out via email or schedule an appointment using Bison Advise.