Loras College

Pre-Law Advising

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.

The St. Thomas More Society student-run organization assists with pre-law advising and activities for students continuing on to law school.

For more information on our Pre-Law program, contact:

Mary Lynn Neuhaus, J.D.
Pre-Law Advisor
Professor of Communication Arts
Director of Mock Trial Program
Phone: 563-588-7521
marylynn.neuhaus@loras.edu 

Pre-Health Professions Advising

To assist students in their pre-health professions path, the following are offered:

• Regular advising sessions with the health science coordinator/faculty advisors
• Campus visits from Admissions Officers of the health professions schools
• Campus visits from local Health Science Professionals
• Visits to various health professions schools
• Application and Interviewing Workshops and Mock Interviews
• Resources on career choice, schools, and admissions requirements
• MCAT prep courses
• Opportunities for students to investigate the health profession of choice
• Opportunity to join the Health Science Club

To assist you in all phases of your undergraduate experience, and to assist you in preparing for successful admission to the law or health profession school of your choice contact:

Patti Burgmeier, MSed
Health Science Coordinator
St. Joseph Science Hall, Room 212
Phone: (563)588-7040
Fax:  (563)557-4070
patti.burgmeier@loras.edu

Tom Davis, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
St. Joseph Science Hall, Room 133A
Phone: (563) 588-7767
Fax: (563) 557-4070
Thomas.Davis@loras.edu