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Pre-Law

All American Bar Association-accredited law schools require a baccalaureate degree and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The ABA-LSAC Official Guide to ABA Approved Law Schools, published by the American Bar Association and the Law School Admission Council suggests:
students take courses that lend themselves to the creation of a context in
which law may be better understood, courses that augment communication
skills and courses that sharpen analytical skills. There is a common consensus
that a broad-based academic experience well grounded in the liberal arts
provides the best preparation for law school. All programs offered at Loras College can offer such an experience. In addition, the St. Thomas More Society is a student-run organization that assists with pre-law advising and activities for students with an interest in the legal profession.

Contact Us

For more information on preparing for a law degree, contact:
Mary Lynn Neuhaus, J.D.
Pre-Law Advisor
Professor of Communication Arts
Director of Mock Trial Program
563-588-7521
marylynn.neuhaus@loras.edu


American Bar Association
Information on Legal Careers for Students of All Ages
provided by the American Bar Association
http://www.abanet.org/publiced/legalcareers.html

  • Careers in the Law is a very brief, simple introduction to what lawyers do. It also touches briefly on the work of judges, mediators, paralegals and court reporters. This is a .pdf file and you will need Adobe's free Acrobat Reader in order to view it. To download your free viewer, click here.
  • ABA Career Counsel -- Site includes career profiles of 100+ attorneys in various practice areas and alternatives, as well as legal job search and career enhancement resources and advice.
  • Careers in Immigration Law -- Good overview article containing helpful information and links.
  • Aspiring Youth tries to establish positive mentoring relationships for at-risk youth through after-school and programs in which youth visit law offices and other worksites to learn about careers.
  • Job Shadowing site provides information about job shadowing and offers suggestions for getting involved.
  • ABA Section of Legal Education site includes information on pre-law studies, law schools. 
  • ABA Council on Legal Education Opportunity is dedicated to diversifying the legal profession by expanding legal education opportunities for members of under-represented groups. Programs and assistance is developed for those who are already in or are considering law school.
  • ABA Commission on Racial & Ethnic Diversity also offers information on diversity programs.
  • Law School Admission Council
  • National Association for Law Placement