Pre-Law

At Midwestern State University (MSU Texas), the Pre-Law curriculum is flexible and may be pursued from any degree program. “Pre-law” simply denotes a student’s intent to pursue admission to law school following completion of an undergraduate degree. Because the careers of those trained in law vary so widely and therefore call for widely differing skills, law schools do not generally recommend any particular major.

In planning a Pre-Law curriculum, students should keep in mind that the spoken and the written word are the principal tools of the legal profession. Those who intend to study law must develop an excellent knowledge and grasp of the English language as well as a clear and concise style of expression. They should seek out courses requiring substantial writing assignments and provide critiques.

Students will plan pre-law studies first by selecting a major and then taking all the classes necessary for that particular degree. Students will also have a few “open electives” and should consult with a pre-law advisor about classes to take to further their preparedness for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and law school.