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Interdisciplinary Pre-Law

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Prepare for law school with an interdisciplinary pre-law minor

The interdisciplinary pre-law minor at UW gives students the unique opportunity to explore their interests and take courses across disciplines. 
The result? Well-rounded graduates who excel in public speaking, analytical reasoning, and critical thinking.

UW’s pre-law courses promote honest and responsible values in the legal system and even introduce students to legal systems in other nations.

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Curriculum & Courses

Department

College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology

About the Interdisciplinary Pre-Law Minor

Students pursuing a pre-law degree have the opportunity to take unique courses in many different subjects. So they graduate having learned about topics that interest them, legal career options and important legal processes.

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The pre-law minor program requires 18 credit hours. 12 of which must be 3000 or 4000 level courses. Additionally, 12 of the 18 hours must be outside the student’s primary major. 

All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better to be counted toward the minor.

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What can you do with an interdisciplinary pre-law minor?

While most of UW’s interdisciplinary pre-law students go to law school and become lawyers, there are many things you can do with a pre-law minor.

The interdisciplinary nature of the program means that you complete communication, history and creative courses — in addition to those relating to a legal career. So whether you pursue a career in law, business, academia or another field — you’re gaining valuable skills and education.

Pre-Law Careers

  • Legislative assistant
  • Legal secretary
  • Paralegal
  • Law librarian
  • Management
  • Auditor

 

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Where are UW pre-law grads now?

  • Georgetown University
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • Gonzaga University
  • University of Wyoming
  • Arizona State University 
  • University of Nebraska
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Interdisciplinary Pre-Law Program Highlights

Pre-law students use their time at UW to hone their writing and public speaking abilities and also refine critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills. 

Students have the opportunity to customize their own programming and learn the skills they need for their chosen career path. All while learning about civil and criminal law, law careers and important legal processes. 

Customizable Programming and Unique Courses

Interdisciplinary pre-law students get to choose from a wide array of classes. So the program suits each student’s interests and needs. 

Due to the wide variety of class options, UW is able to provide students with unique and exciting courses. Examples of just a few available courses include:

Psychology and Law
Forensic Anthropology
Negotiation
Global Sociology
Comparative Criminal Justice
Criminal Legal Procedure

Student Organizations

UW is home to many thriving student-led organizations. As a prospective pre-law minor, here are some of the organizations you may be interested in:

Criminal Justice Club
Debate Team
Blockchain Law & Innovation Club
Student Center for Public Trust (Ethics Club)

The Interdisciplinary Pre-law minor is the perfect way to prepare for law school, allowing me to dive deep into legal philosophy, case law and argumentation classes to get a step ahead towards my future career.

- Cole Schliebe

Related Programs

Interested in a pre-law degree? These programs may also be of interest to you:

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College of Arts & Sciences

Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology

Dept. 3197 | A&S Building 208

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-2988

Email: sociology@uwyo.edu