Pre-Law Advising
The American Bar Association says that “a broad-based education that is rigorous and that stresses analytical and verbal communication skills” is most conducive to success in law school and in the legal profession.
CLASS courses and programs are ideally suited to develop these skills and abilities. The following core skills and areas of knowledge for pre-law students are stressed by CLASS:
- Expression in written and spoken language
- Ability to analyze and clarify complex concepts and problems
- Knowledge of the economic and political organization of society
- Understanding cultures and languages
Courses
Pre-Law courses offered within the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences include:
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ANT 354
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Laws, Values, and Culture |
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COM 260
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Communication Law |
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ENG 301
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Writing for the Professions |
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GEO 413
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Environmental Law |
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HST 415
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American Intellectual History |
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HST 406
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Women in the United States |
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PHL 218
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Symbolic Logic I |
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PHL 420
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Philosophical Issues in the Law |
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PHL 480
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Social Philosophy |
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PLS 401
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Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers |
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PLS 405
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Jurisprudence |
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PLS 407
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Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties |
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PLS 456
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International Law |
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SOC 302
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Criminology |
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SOC 360
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Juvenile Delinquency |
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SW 318
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Contemporary Treatment of Law Violators |
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PLS 207
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Introduction to Public Law |
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PLS 304
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The Criminal Justice System |
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PLS 327
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The American Judiciary |
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PLS 308/308A
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Mock Trial |
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PLS 409
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Contemporary Issues in American Law |
Programs
The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences offers several organized programs of study particularly relevant to the Pre-Law student.
The programs are:
- Option in Criminology (Sociology B.A.)
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Minor (Psychology B.A.)
- Law and Society Emphasis (Philosophy B.A.)
For details regarding the Criminology and Criminal Justice and Corrections programs, see the Psychology and Sociology Department, Bldg. 5, Room 110. For information on the Law and Society program, see the Philosophy Department, Bldg. 1, Room 321.
FAQ & Information
- View Frequently Asked Questions About Preparing for Law School
- Time Table for Applying to Law School
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Contact Pre-Law Advisor
For further information regarding Pre-Law offerings, the LSAT exam, and more, see the CLASS
Jill Hargis, J.D. Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Bldg. 94, Room 310
phone: 909-869-3882
email: jehargis@csupomona.edu
