No matter what major you pursue at Truman, our pre-law studies are designed to ensure you’re well-prepared for law school and beyond. Our focus on the liberal arts and sciences means you can select any major offered at Truman and get a well-rounded education that you can apply to your future career as a lawyer. As an undergraduate student at Truman, you develop critical-thinking, analytical, and communication skills that make you a stronger law school applicant.
Not sure where to start? Here are the steps to declare pre-law interest, common majors, and undergraduate curriculum.
Truman has an agreement with several Law schools that enables students to apply to law school one year early.
Your GPA and LSAT numbers are important, but so is your involvement. Explore extracurriculars relating to Pre-Law.
As an undergraduate student at Truman, you get a high-quality education that provides a solid foundation for law school. With a bachelor’s degree from Truman in hand, the odds of getting into law school are in your favor. A sampling of graduate and law schools attended by our graduates includes:
At Truman, you develop close working relationships with dedicated professors who advise you on courses, law school, and career options. Expand your network by joining any of Truman’s 230+ student organizations, such as the Pre-Law Club and Mock Trial Team, or join Truman's , one of the most successful and longest-running programs in the nation.
For more information
Brian Reeves Pre-Law Academic Advisor breeves@truman.edu
Majors
Criminal Justice Studies Major
Political Science and International Relations Major
Minors
Criminal Justice Studies Minor
Forensic Science Minor
Legal Studies Minor
Political Science and International Relations Minor