Pre-Law
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Washington State University offers a curriculum specially tailored to pre-law study in the following areas: • Communication • History • Natural Resource Sciences • Philosophy • Political Science • Communication The Communication major is designed to develop strong written and oral communication skills, expertise and experience in media, and a rich understanding of legal decisions that affect both personal and mass communications. The Murrow School of Communication also houses an institute dedicated to the public’s right to know about government. Communication graduates will be prepared to enter law school, work for the media, or become involved in government. For more information, see the Communication field of study page. • History This option emphasizes the law's historical evolution and the role of legal change in the formation of the modern world's social, political, and economic structure. Students enrolled in this program will gain knowledge of legal institutions as they exist today and of the ways in which they evolve. For more information, see the History field of study page. • Natural resource sciences The policy/pre-law option within the natural resource sciences major focuses on the social, economic, and political factors that influence how natural resources are viewed, valued, utilized, and managed. By choosing certain courses within this option, you can also get a minor in sociology or political science. The natural resources major at WSU gives you a strong grounding in the science, technology, and law that underpin the management of natural landscapes and wildlife for conservation and sustainable, responsible use. In the integrated curriculum of the Department of Natural Resource Sciences, you learn to understand and use the latest science and technology in managing land use and conservation. The combination of flexibility, in-depth knowledge, and broad understanding helps you fully understand the many factors that affect the use and management of land and resources. For more information, see the Policy/Pre-Law field of study page. • Philosophy This option emphasizes reasoning, ethics, and political philosophy. In particular, it focuses on logic and ethics for developing the skills one needs to handle problems such as those found in the study and practice of law. The Law School Admission Test largely evaluates a student’s reasoning abilities, not factual knowledge, and philosophy majors on the whole tend to outperform students from other majors. Philosophy in general and the pre-law option in particular are outstanding preparation for law school. For more information, see the Philosophy field of study page. • Political Science This option focuses on how political and social forces shape and give meaning to American law and legal institutions. The program prepares students for the postgraduate study of law, providing them both specific skills and breadth of education. The approach is multidisciplinary and draws on courses not only in political science but also in English, economics, philosophy, sociology, history, and other disciplines. For more information, see the Political Science field of study page. You can further specialize your pre-law studies by taking courses in business and environmental resource economics and management, among other possibilities. |
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College of Liberal Arts Washington State University Thompson Hall, Room 309 P.O. Box 642630 Pullman, WA 99164-2630 |
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Strengths of the Program
- Students interested in pre-law may major in any field of interest that helps develop valuable skills in reading, researching, writing, and critical analysis.
- The University's writing program helps develop your writing skills no matter what major you choose. It is ranked in the top 13 such programs by US News and World Report.