Based upon general recommendations of the Law School Admissions Council, the following list of courses is recommended by the College of Liberal Arts as a core curriculum for pre-law preparation:
McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Law school admission committees look favorably upon almost any undergraduate degree program that challenges students to think critically, learn independently and research thoroughly and accurately. To ensure McNeese offers the broad liberal arts education preferred by most law school admissions committees, four departments in the College of Liberal Arts have planned degree programs to include specific courses recommended as core curriculum for law school preparation. The departments, followed by the curricula especially recommended for pre-law students, are as follows:
| Department | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| History | History, Liberal Studies |
| English and Foreign Languages | English |
| Social Sciences | Political Science |
| Mass Communication | Mass Communication |
Based upon general recommendations of the Law School Admissions Council, the following list of courses is recommended by the College of Liberal Arts as a core curriculum for pre-law preparation:
| Freshman Level | Sophomore Level | Junior-Senior Level |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101, 102 (6 credit hours) | Computer Literacy (3 credit hours) | SOCL 201 (3 credit hours) |
| HIST 101, 102 (6 credit hours) | ECON 203, 204 (6 credit hours) | PHIL 102 (3 credit hours) |
| Foreign Language (6 credit hours) | ENGL 201, 202 (6 credit hours) | ENGL 351 (3 credit hours) |
| MATH 113, 231 (6 credit hours) | Foreign Language (6 credit hours) | ENGL 361 (3 credit hours) |
| COMM 201 (3 credit hours) | HIST 201, 202 (6 credit hours) | |
| POLS 201 (3 credit hours) | ||
| PHIL Elective (3 credit hours) |
Recommended electives for students preparing for law school: ACCT 208, COMM 408, POLS 320, and POLS 410
Students preparing for law school are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor to take advantage of the expertise of the pre-law advisor in the Department of Social Sciences, and to take part in the Pre-law and Politics Society.
Students should keep in mind that the decisions of law school admission committees are based on a number of factors, including undergraduate grade point average, quantity and quality of coursework undertaken, performance on the Law School Admission Test, the recommendations of faculty members and others and the applicant’s motives for seeking a career in law.
Ms. Anna Grace Bizzle is an Academic Advisor for the College of Nursing and Health Professions. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Secondary Education from Mississippi State University. Her favorite part of advising at McNeese is being a resource for students as they get used to the expectations of college and helping students pursue their degrees at such a wonderful school.