Pre-Law
Stetson University's Pre-Law program is a comprehensive advising track with over a century of experience steering undergraduates toward law school and legal careers. You choose any major while building the analytical, reflective, and communication skills law school admissions officers value. This preparation aims for your successful admission to top national law schools, including our own College of Law, one of the most recognized law schools in the country for trial advocacy.
Why Program at Stetson University?
You have the flexibility to choose a major in arts and sciences, business, or music, all while building a strong liberal arts foundation valued by law school admissions officers. You will also have opportunities to participate in accelerated programs such as our 3+3 Accelerated Bachelor's/JD Program or our 4+3 Direct Admission to the College of Law.
First-year students have the opportunity to join the LAW READY Living and Learning Community. A unique residential program where you live with other pre-law students and receive targeted advising and mentorship from day one.
While you pursue your major, build your legal skills and CV by joining our Mock Trial and Moot Court teams. Network and collaborate by joining Stetson’s chapter of Phi Alpha Delta.
Where to Begin?
Begin your legal journey by reviewing the Stetson Pre-Law Program Process—a four-step guide to pre-law success at Stetson University.
“The pre-law program guided me toward my favorite classes and organizations at Stetson.
— Alan Hinderleider ’16 Psychology
Career Outcomes
With personalized guidance from pre-law advisors, you can also tailor your undergraduate studies to align with your specific interests in various legal fields such as family, corporate, criminal, environmental, civil rights, or copyright law.
Meet the Pre-Law Advisory Committee
Our Pre-Law Advisory Committee takes an active role in helping Stetson students prepare for a law career. Members of the committee will advise you in course selection, inform you about the many law and graduate schools available, assist in setting up internships, help you prepare for the LSAT and advise you on application procedures.
- Joel Davis, English PhD
- Christopher Ferguson, Psychology PhD
- Karla Davis Jamison, Admissions and Student Financial Aid College of Law
- Joshua Rust, Philosophy PhD, Pre-Law Director
- Leander Seah, History PhD
For more information on these opportunities, please contact the Pre-Law Director Joshua Rust.
Frequently Asked Questions
LAW READY is a unique residential program designed to help first-year students explore the legal world from day one. You live with other pre-law students in a wing of Stetson’s beautiful new Lynn Residence Hall. Take courses with your cohort and receive targeted advising and mentorship.
While you pursue your major, you can stay involved in extracurricular activities like Mock Trial, Moot Court teams and Phi Alpha Delta.
No specific major is required. Law schools value analytical and communication skills, which any well-chosen major can develop.
The Pre-Law Advisory Committee advises you on course selection, informs you about law schools and graduate programs, assists in arranging internships, helps you prepare for the LSAT, and guides you through the application process.
Yes, Stetson University offers two accelerated pathways that include the 3+3 Accelerated Bachelor's/JD Program or our 4+3 Direct Admission to the College of Law
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