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Pre-Law

Launch your legal career.

Pre-Law Advising Program

Prepare for Law School with Expert Pre-Law Advising

Susquehanna University’s pre-law program equips you with the skills and experiences needed for law school success. With dedicated pre-law advising, hands-on learning and career development resources, you’ll gain a competitive edge in the law school admissions process. Our graduates have a strong record of acceptance at top law schools nationwide, thanks to expert guidance and real-world opportunities.

Expert Advising & Career Support

Plan your law school journey with one-on-one pre-law advising and career support from the Career Development Center. From career exploration to application guidance, we’ll help you navigate every step of the law school admissions process. Get started with the LSAC’s JD application guide.

Susquehanna graduates have a strong record of graduate school placement. With expert advising and career-focused experiences, you’ll be ready to launch your legal career.

Arlin M. Adams Center for Law & SocietY

Embark on an exciting journey at the Arlin M. Adams Center for Law & Society, where students are propelled into immersive, future-ready opportunities, including thrilling internships and enlightening lectures by legal scholars, shedding light on crucial legal landscapes. This vibrant hub serves as the launching ground for promising futures in law, political science and beyond.

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Pre-LAw Society

Students planning on attending law school or interested in learning more about the world of law can join the Pre-Law Society at Susquehanna University. This organization seeks to educate members on the process of applying to law school, the LSAT and the different careers available. 

The Pre-Law Society invites speakers, provides resources for the LSAT and visits local law schools and correctional facilities to immerse their members in the professional law world.

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Explore Your Studies

Program Resources

When you enroll at Susquehanna, you’ll be paired with an advisor and application tool to guide you in your course planning and scheduling. The following is an excerpt from the complete course catalog. Enrolled students follow the requirements of the course catalog for the academic year in which they declare each major and/or minor, consult with their advisor(s).


Preprofessional Program: Prelaw

Susquehanna students have an excellent acceptance and achievement record at a wide variety of law schools across the country. To prepare for law school, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and the American Bar Association (ABA) do not recommend any one course of undergraduate study. Students from any major are accepted by and succeed in law school. The LSAC and ABA do recommend that students successfully complete a curriculum that will help them to develop their skills in oral and written communication, as well as their analytical reasoning ability. The prelaw program works with interested students to obtain internships in the law to provide them with experience that will help them to determine if the law is the right field of graduate study for them. A student’s undergraduate GPA and LSAT score are important criteria in the law school admission process. To assist students preparing for postgraduate study in the law, Susquehanna University has an innovative program that reimburses students for half the cost of taking an LSAT-preparation course to assist them in putting together the best possible law school application. Susquehanna University has a general articulation agreement with Capital University Law School that guarantees admittance to Susquehanna graduates who meet certain requirements. For information on this and other aspects of the prelaw program, contact the prelaw advisor, Associate Professor of Political Science Rolfe Peterson

Excellence in the CLassroom

Dedicated Faculty

Susquehanna’s faculty lead with passion — serving as both educators and mentors — to inspire curiosity, lifelong learning and a commitment to excellence. They are here to support you as you grow, succeed and serve, empowering you to see the world in new ways and equipping you for whatever comes next.

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Contact Us

Pre-Law

514 University Ave.
Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870

Location

Steele Hall

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