Requirements for the Minor in Pre-Law
The minor requires 24 credits.
Study abroad is highly recommended for pre-law students because it will provide them with a broader perspective on human society and it will distinguish their applications from those of students who have not lived and studied in another culture. Students can count no more than one course toward both their major and the minor in Pre-Law.
Students cannot take more than 52 credits in one discipline for credit toward graduation, but some students take more than the minimum number required for their major or minor. Since a minor is not required for graduation, students can use courses for the Pre-Law minor to fulfill their Undergraduate Curriculum requirements as well. Arcadia also offers a B.A. in Global Legal Studies that requires students to take two law courses abroad. This is a Majors Abroad Program (MAP). See a separate entry for this major.
Arcadia also offers a B.A. in Global Legal Studies that requires students to take two law courses abroad. This is a Majors Abroad Program (MAP).
1. (12–14 credits as listed below)
2. (A minimum of 10 credits chosen from the courses listed below)
At least two courses from the following:
- EN 199 Interpreting Literature
- CM/EN 213 Writing and Communications
- PL 155 Applied Logic
- CM 215 Informative and Persuasive Speaking
At least one course from the following:
- EC 210 Principles of Macroeconomics
- BA 202 Managerial Accounting
- PS 101 American Politics
- PS 110 Law and the Legal Process
- HS 117 American History to 1865
- HS 118 American History Since 1865
- PS 243 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution
- PL/PS 245 Political Thought
- PS 330 American Political Thought
- PS 340 The Judiciary
- PL 150 Introduction to Philosophy
- CJ 160 Crime and Punishment
Additional recommended courses:
- TH 140 Fundamentals of Acting
- TH 141 Role Play and Improvisation
- CM 110 Speech Communications
- HS 330 Recent America 1900 to 1945
- HS 331 Contemporary America 1945 to Present
- LH 330 The English Legal System (City University, London)
- EN 439 Theories of Rhetoric (a graduate course open to seniors by permission)
Other advanced humanities and social science courses are highly recommended, especially if taken during a semester or year studying abroad. Any course, regardless of field, that furthers the development of clear and systematic thinking, the command of the English language (both written and oral), and a broad understanding of society constitutes sound preparation for the study of law. A background of outstanding extracurricular activities supplements the academic record and serves to build and demonstrate communication and leadership skills.
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The Pre-Law adviser is responsible for advising students interested in the Pre-Law minor and determining if courses taken abroad will count toward the minor.
