Pre-Professional
Degrees

Pre-Law

Lawyers make a real difference. We are a nation of laws that govern our society, and lawyers are a valuable resource for individuals and firms as they work under the governance of those laws. Lawyers work in one of the few professions where a person may have the opportunity to impact every person in the country with his or her actions, should they have a case that reaches the Supreme Court. Lawyers have the skills and training to be of real help to those in need. Lawyers of necessity develop excellent communication skills, and learn to focus on the key points of any issue. You can take advantage of opportunities available in this difficult but rewarding profession by earning a pre-law degree from Emporia State University. Our committed faculty will mentor you as you complete our program and select a law school where you will complete your studies.


Salaries

  • Starting Median Salary: Approx. $50,600*
  • After 5 Years Experience: Approx. $70,000

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Quick Facts

  • Selected courses are taught each year by representatives from area law schools.
  • Emporia State pre-law graduates have been accepted at outstanding law schools throughout the country.
  • The pre-law program has had students like Adam Rust and Michael Smith who conducted a research project studying the political theory embedded in the letters (Gospel) of Paul. They presented a paper on the topic at the Western Political Science Association Annual Meeting in 2008.

Career Opportunities

  • Federal Government Lawyer
  • Independent Lawyer
  • Corporate Lawyer
  • Private Practice Lawyer
  • Teacher/Professor

Major Requirements

  • Pre-law is a flexible course of study. There is no specific pre-law curriculum.
  • Students should choose majors and courses that
  • develop effective means of oral and written communication
  • convey knowledge about society, its problems and institutions, especially those concerned with economic and political systems
  • feature careful examination of personal and social values systems
  • develop critical thinking skills.
  • Students must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
  • Students must subscribe to the law school data assembly service (LSDAS).

Clubs

  • Public Affairs Club

August 2008: www.payscale.com: Lawyer