Pre-Law Program

Following the guidelines of the Association of American Law Schools, we recommend individualized courses of study that:

• provide basic information about economic, political, and social institutions
• cultivate an appreciation for historical documentation and analysis
• develop skills in oral and written use of the English language
• develop the ability to think creatively and critically through deduction, induction, and by analogy

The coordinator counsels students to educate themselves broadly, challenge themselves in a major, and maintain a high academic average. Popular majors for pre-law students are English, political science, economics, and philosophy. Opportunities to become familiar with the practice of law itself are available through internships and job-shadowing programs.

Hartwick pre-law students have been accepted at some of the finest law schools in the country, including: