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.
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