California State University, USA, Los Angeles

Pre-Law, Bachelor

Course Highlights

The Bachelor Pre-Law is offered by the Chapman University

Career Opportunities

A legal degree is a gateway to a career as a solicitor or barrister, but it is not the only path you can choose; there are many options beyond the legal profession that are available to you Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Barrister Barrister's clerk Chartered legal executive (England and Wales) Company secretary Detective Licensed conveyancer Paralegal Solicitor Solicitor, Scotland Jobs where your degree would be useful include: Advice worker Chartered accountant Civil Service administrator Data analyst Data scientist Human resources officer Patent attorney Stockbroker Trading standards officer Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Course Overview

A well-rounded undergraduate education based in the liberal arts is the best foundation for students interested in attending law school. With its strong grounding in the humanities and social sciences, Chapman University has a long history of successfully preparing its undergraduates for law school and eventually a legal career. In recent years, Chapman graduates have attended such top-ranked law schools as the University of Chicago, University of California-Berkeley, University of Virginia, Cornell University, Georgetown University, UCLA, University of Southern California, and Vanderbilt University. No Single Path to Law School According to the American Bar Association, there is no single path that prepares students for law school. As such, the ABA does not recommend any particular major for undergraduates to pursue, since students are admitted to top law schools from every academic discipline. However, political science is one of the most common majors for pre-law students since it is based on the study of government, institutions, and the state, all of which relate directly to the law. Traditionally, other majors such as history, English, philosophy, economics and business are also regularly chosen by pre-law students nationwide. Pursue a Rigorous Academic Curriculum The Bachelor Pre-Law at Chapman University students are encouraged to pursue a rigorous academic curriculum that will develop strong research and writing skills, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and strong communication skills, all of which will help in preparation for law school. In addition to a high grade point average and LSAT score, law school admissions committees also look for both rigor and depth within the major and breadth across the overall curriculum. While there is no required pre law curriculum that a student must take in preparation for law school, there are several recommended pre-law courses that Chapman students will find helpful as they prepare for their legal education.

Subjects

Programme Structure Introduction to American Politics Constitutional Law: Institutions and Governance Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties Legal Environment of Business Business Ethics Public Speaking

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements Requirements Create an account and add Chapman University as one of your colleges. Access all materials from website Complete The Common Application, Chapman University Questions and $65 application fee requirements. Request a letter of recommendation from one of your teachers Ask your high school counselor to submit the School Report document online. Send official high school transcripts and college transcripts (if applicable), SAT or ACT with Writing scores and available AP/IB scores. Complete the Departmental Portfolio via SlideRoom if you are applying for a major in music, theatre, art, dance or Dodge College. Contact the Office of Admission if you have questions or concerns. Review your application thoroughly to make sure you're happy with your efforts. Submit your complete application to Chapman! International Requirements: Create an account and add Chapman University as one of your colleges. Access all materials Complete The Common Application, Chapman University Questions and $65 application fee requirements. Request a letter of recommendation from one of your teachers Ask your high school counselor to submit their Common Application documents online. Send official high school transcripts and college transcripts (if applicable), SAT or ACT with Writing scores and available AP/IB scores. SEND TOEFL or IELTS scores if applicable COMPLETE the Departmental Portfolio via SlideRoom if you are applying for a major in music, theatre, art, dance or Dodge College. Complete the International Student Supplemental Form. Contact the Office of Admission if you have questions or concerns. Review your application thoroughly to make sure you re happy with your efforts. Submit your complete application to Chapman!

Contact Details

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