Pre-LawPre-Professional Program
Why study Pre-Law at Gustavus?
Start your journey to a legal career by studying at Gustavus where your courses cultivate needed skills such as problem-solving proficiency, critical reading, articulate writing, and effective oral communication. The strong academic foundation and faculty mentorship at Gustavus have launched generations of graduates to the best law schools in the country.
Gustavus provides one-on-one advising with a pre-law advisor and utilizes the extensive network of Gustavus alumni practicing law in Minnesota and nationwide.
Course Examples
Studying Pre-Law at Gustavus, you are able to choose your major and courses based on your interest and career goals. Here are examples of common classes taken by a Pre-Law student.
- POL-312The U.S. Congress
- POL-225Women & Gender in U.S. Politics
- E/M-369Conflict Management
- COM-257Intercultural Communication
What career paths are common after pursuing Pre-Law at Gustavus?
A degree from Gustavus provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:
- Corporate Counsel
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Intellectual Property
- Arbitrator
- Litigation
- Family Law