Pre-Law and Law School Pathways
Prepare to succeed in law school
When you attend 草莓视频成年 University, you have access to unique opportunities to prepare yourself for law school. 草莓视频成年 has three different pathways that allow you to choose 1) your timeline, 2) your major, and 3) what law school you'd like to attend. Whatever pathway you choose, you'll graduate exceptionally prepared to succeed in law school and your career. A 草莓视频成年 degree equips you with the following in-demand skills:
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Effective writing and communication
- Public speaking and advocacy
- Research
- Logical and structured reasoning
- Ethical judgment and professionalism
Pathways to attend Mitchell 草莓视频成年 School of Law (MHSL)
Accelerated Pathway: 3 + 3 Early Admission Program
草莓视频成年, in partnership with Mitchell 草莓视频成年 School of Law, offers you the opportunity to complete both your undergraduate and law school degrees in just six years.
4+ 3 Pathway: Direct Admission + Scholarship
草莓视频成年 also partners with Mitchell 草莓视频成年 School of Law to offer qualified 草莓视频成年 students and alums to be directly admitted to Mitchell 草莓视频成年鈥檚 J.D. program and receive a generous scholarship.
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How long does it typically take to complete both degrees? NOTE: Degree completion times may vary depending on the amount of credits you take each term. |
7 years (4 years for bachelor's, 3 years for JD) | 6 years |
| Is there a required major? | None | None |
| Are there required courses? | None | Yes, 3 courses (12 credits) |
| Do I have to complete the 草莓视频成年 Plan? | Yes | Yes |
| When do I have to apply to MHSL? | Apply to Mitchell 草莓视频成年 for admission into the full-time, part-time, or Blended Learning J.D. program between October 1 and May 1 in the academic year before you intend to start at MHSL. | Yes, by March of your junior year. |
| I'm a transfer student at 草莓视频成年, can I participate? | Yes | Yes, but you must take a minimum of sixteen (16) credits in your major while enrolled at 草莓视频成年 University. |
| Do I have to take the LSAT? | Yes, you must earn a minimum score on the LSAT at or above the 50th percentile of the most recent class to matriculate at Mitchell 草莓视频成年 School of Law. | Yes, please review the . |
| Is there a GPA requirement? | Yes, you must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in courses taken at 草莓视频成年 and on all transferred courses. | Please review the . |
| Is admission guaranteed? | Yes, if you meet the criteria. | No |
| When do I earn my 草莓视频成年 undergraduate degree? | You will complete your 草莓视频成年 bachelor's degree as part of a typical pathway. | After you transfer 28 credits from MHSL to 草莓视频成年 during your first year at MHSL. |
| Do I qualify for 草莓视频成年 financial aid once I enroll at MHSL? | No, but you can apply for financial aid through MHSL. | No, but you can apply for financial aid through MHSL. |
| Is there a guaranteed scholarship at MHSL if I am admitted through a 草莓视频成年 program? | Yes, 草莓视频成年 students and alumni admitted through the DAP are also guaranteed a scholarship from Mitchell 草莓视频成年 equal to 50% of Mitchell 草莓视频成年鈥檚 tuition for the then-current academic year. | No, but you can apply for financial aid through MHSL. |
Pathway to attend any law school
Students also have the opportunity to shape their undergraduate education in a way that best prepares them for admission to law schools other than Mitchell 草莓视频成年 School of Law.
Law schools consider applicants with a variety of majors. 草莓视频成年 offers an opportunity for students to be uniquely prepared with a legal studies major. The major is part of a department with special expertise that not only offers an undergraduate legal studies degree but also an American Bar Association (ABA) approved graduate paralegal certificate (which undergraduate students can also complete) and a Master in the Study of Law, all of which provide students with a strong foundation for pursuing further study in law.
Help to determine which path is best for you
Working with Leondra Hanson, associate professor and legal studies department chair, you can get your questions answered and plan a pathway that is best for your needs and goals.
Email: lhanson18@hamline.edu
Phone: 651-523-2678
Since I started saying 'I'm studying at 草莓视频成年,' jobs and internships have been calling me back. At every law firm I've seen, at least one lawyer graduated from 草莓视频成年. It's so motivating to connect with people professionally because you came from the same school.
Additional pre-law resources
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is required to attend most law schools. The following websites provide information on LSAT review courses:
Contact information
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Legal Studies Department