BA in Law and Policy Pre-Law
Law and Policy Pre-Law at Liberty University prepares you for law school, many of the courses you take in our law and policy degree will be the same topics you will encounter in your first year of law school.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$23,800 per year
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
Throughout Law and Policy Pre-Law at Liberty University you will get exposure to some of the same topics you will encounter in the first year of law school. Many of these courses are taught by the same law professors who teach these topics at Liberty University’s School of Law (LUSOL).
Through this degree you will gain a deep understanding of constitutional law and history, legal ethics, logic, problem solving, and persuasion. In addition to our core classes, the pre-law concentration provides instruction on even more integral parts of the law like torts, property, contracts, and civil procedure.
Useful Courses and Devoted Professors
- You will learn to refine your thought processes by studying logic and legal reasoning.
- You will study criminal law and jurisprudence.
- Our professors are dedicated to your success in completing this law and policy bachelor’s degree, entering law school, and being prepared for the bar exam. They will help you prepare for success by conducting moot courts, and mock trials for you to hone your skills and practice the knowledge that you gain in this degree.
Courses included
- Criminal Law
- Legal Research and Writing
- Undergraduate Civil Procedure
- Advanced Logic and Legal Reasoning
- Composition & Rhetoric
- Inquiry
Career Opportunities
- Attorney
- Civil Rights Investigator
- District Attorney
- Intelligence Officer/Analyst
- Journalist
- Judge
Minimum requirements
Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:
- Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college
- GED scores (if applicable)
- Consistency and trends of grades
- Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT
- Essay submission
50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:
- High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
- SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
- ACT composite: 20-27