Pre-Law Program

Cornell College’s Pre-Law Program seeks to guide and prepare students in all major fields for successful admission to law school and careers in the legal profession. The Law School Admission Council states:

“Because a lawyer’s work involves most aspects of our complex society, a broad liberal arts curriculum is the preferred preparation for law school.”

Consistent with the best advice of law schools themselves, Cornell has no formal “pre-law” major and no specific list of recommended courses. Rather, we have pre-law advisors who can help you plan a curriculum to meet your personal needs while maximizing your chances of admission to law school. If you are considering a legal career, you should consult regularly with a pre-law advisor about your course of study and also participate in the many Pre-Law Program activities offered at the college.