Pre-Law

Study pre-law at TSU with a Political Science or History major

 

Why study Political Science if I want to go to law school?

The most common undergraduate degree of attorneys is political science. The TSU political science major/minor provides excellent preparation for law school with an emphasis on developing critical thinking and communication skills. With either a concentration in American or international politics, you will be able to focus on a full range of law classes such as:

  • Constitutional Law (Civil Liberties & Rights; Federalism);
  • Judicial Process;
  • Gender, Sexuality, and U.S. Law;
  • Immigration Law;
  • Environmental Law;
  • and Sports Law.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate on our:

  • Appellate Moot Court Collegiate Challenge (AMC3) team,
  • Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL) team,
  • Model United Nations (MUN) team,
  • and serve as a legislative intern.

Our department emphasizes good advising and we can help you successfully navigate your path into law school.

Why study History if I want to go to law school?

History majors have among the highest LSAT scores and have the highest rate of acceptance to law school. History teaches students to make evidence-based conclusions which is ideal for a career in law. TSU history faculty offer courses in medieval law, prison history, and more. A history major with a political science pre-law minor offers students excellent training to prepare for law school.

Better yet, study both History and Political Science!

Because Political Science and History are arguably the majors that best prepare you for law school, you can double major in these. Or you can major in one of these and minor in the other. Here is a sample Program of Study for a double major in History and Political Science.

Apply Now

Advising

For an overview of the political science major, view the political science degree page .

For information on pre-law and political science, please contact Dr. Corey Barwick, 615-963-6342, cbarwick@tnstate.edu

For advisement in political science, please contact Dr. Kyle Murray, 615 963-1394, kmurra10@tnstate.edu

For advisement in history, please contact Dr. Andrew Patrick, Crouch Hall 413D, 615-963-5742,  apatric2@tnstate.edu