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.
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.
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.
- Legislative assistant
- Legal secretary
- Paralegal
- Law librarian
- Management
- Auditor
- And more!
- Georgetown University
- Pennsylvania State University
- Gonzaga University
- University of Wyoming
- Arizona State University
- University of Nebraska
- And more!
A pre-law minor is a smart way to get prepared for law school. You'll build essential skills like critical thinking, analytical reasoning, public speaking and persuasive writing while learning the basics of civil and criminal law, legal careers and key legal processes. This interdisciplinary program helps you explore your interest in law, strengthen your law school application and tailor your coursework to match your goals.
In UW's pre-law minor, you learn the foundations of the legal system, including civil and criminal law, constitutional law and legal processes. You'll also develop key skills like critical thinking, analytical reasoning, persuasive writing and public speaking. Courses cover topics such as ethics, political science, logic and legal research to prepare you for the challenges of law school and a future legal career.
Alumni Spotlight
Meet Marci Crank Bramlet, a proud UW alum whose journey from student-athlete to successful attorney showcases what it means to be a Wyoming Cowboy. A Casper native and former soccer player at UW, Marci earned her bachelor’s in political science and later graduated with honors from the UW College of Law. Today, she practices a wide range of legal areas, from civil litigation to estate planning, with a focus on integrity, advocacy and service.
"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
