Pre-Law
The
Viterbo University pre-law program is designed to offer students a meaningful
and liberal education at the baccalaureate level. The pre-law program at
Viterbo University has two philosophic purposes – to prepare students for
successful entry into an accredited law school; and to prepare students
scholastically so as to facilitate successful completion of a graduate degree
in law.
Students
interested in a law career are individually counseled by the pre-law advisor
who suggests a program of study and provides information on law school
application.
Pre-law
students are advised to focus on undergraduate majors which develop reading,
writing, and critical thinking. This may be more important than focusing on
specific content. Maintenance of a relatively high undergraduate grade point
average is very important for successful law school admission. Recommended undergraduate
majors include, but are not limited to, accounting, criminal justice, management,
English, psychology, and sociology. Minors in history and philosophy should
also be considered. Pre-law students will be advised concerning other courses
that will benefit them.
A
pre-law student may choose to take an internship with a law firm or related
legal services organization. This is a means for the undergraduate student to
gain hands-on experience for academic credit before the completion of the
bachelor’s degree. Such internships are incorporated into the four-year program
and do not extend the length of time needed to complete the degree.