Have you pictured yourself in the courtroom? Or dreamed of going to law school?

Wherever you are in pursuing your dream of a career in law, Lawrence's pre-law advisors are here to help you find your way toward achieving your goals. Communication, reading, writing, listening, and critical thinking are foundational to a Lawrence education regardless of the major you choose. And with personalized plans and hands-on advising, networking, funding, and career development opportunities, nearly nine out of 10 Lawrentians are accepted to law school each year, including to top-20 programs.

 

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Alumni Perspective

"At Lawrence I learned to question what I see and how to convey information in a succinct and effective way. I learned how to work with people of diverse backgrounds. These skills are the pillars to my work investigating discrimination in education."

Maggie Schmidt ’12, Attorney at the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
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Unbagging First-Year Studies

Martyn Smith, director of First-Year Studies, unbags the 10 works being used in First-Year Studies during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Study Off Campus

Washington Semester

Be in the room where it happens when you combine your study of politics with an immersive internship experience. 

Join the pre-law community

The Government, Law, and International Affairs (GLI) Career Community is a helpful resource on your pre-law journey.

Learn about the GLI career community

Meet advisors

Select faculty members are dedicated to the success of pre-law Lawrentians.

Our Pre-Law Advisors

Explore pre-law paths

Find an academic program that works for your pre-law plans.

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Fast track to your future

You can earn your bachelor’s and law degree in just six years rather than the usual seven thanks to our special 3-3 program partnership with Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

More about the law cooperative degree
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Explore law careers in your own community

Work in the public defender’s office, the district attorney’s office, municipal courts, and more right here in Appleton to gain practical law work experience.

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Removing barriers, advancing dreams

Thanks to the generosity of a Lawrence family, a special fund helps Lawrentians defray the costs of exploring law school, whether it’s supporting an internship, paying for LSAT prep, or application fees.

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Pre-Law Outcomes

Just as there is no set path for a pre-law student at Lawrence, there is no one outcome. Whether you go to law school, work in government, or pursue other advanced study, the strong academic foundation of the pre-law advisory program provides a solid starting point.

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Apply for Admission

Can you picture yourself at Lawrence? Apply for admission.

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Visit Our Campus

The best way to find out if Lawrence is the university for you is by visiting.

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Your virtual tour starts at the Arch but be sure to check out Briggs Hall, to explore social science learning spaces.

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