Undergraduate
Pre-Law
With high-profile internships, opportunities for a semester in D.C., and an accelerated pathway to law school, Simpson is a great place to start your legal career.
Pre-Law
In preparation for Law School, pre-law students should consider one or more of the following majors:
- Political Science
- History
- English
- Philosophy
- Business Management
- Economics
- Criminal Justice
- Communications.
In addition to registering for a major, the student should also register for the Legal Studies minor, designed for students interested in pursuing law school. The interdisciplinary minor includes a set of courses that emphasize the development of solid communication, argumentation, and critical thinking skills, which are essential in legal analysis. Additional courses focus on exposure to law and legal concepts, including content focused on case law.
The chosen set of courses is designed to be consistent with the recommendations from the American Bar Association and the Law School Admission Council.
