Go places you never imagined, like studying human rights in Northern Ireland over spring break or exploring law and justice in South Africa in May.
Pre-Law Advising Center
Pre-Law Advising Center for OHIO Students
The Center for Law, Justice & Culture provides numerous opportunities for pre-law advising, both on a one-on-one basis and in the context of group programs.
Pre-Law at OHIO: A Journey You’ll Remember Forever
Get ready to fill your college bucket list with pre-law experiences that will last a lifetime and launch your career.
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Intern with the Ohio Innocence Project
Do things you never imagined, like interning with the Ohio Innocence Project to exonerate people serving time for crimes they didn’t commit.
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Learn with an Alumni Mentor
Gain confidence, expand your professional skills and networks, and deepen your understanding of law school and legal careers in the Our Pre-Law Mentorship Program.
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Get to Graduate School Faster
Complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an accelerated program in the Early Assurance Program with a Law, Justice & Culture master's degree.
Pre-Law Majors at Ohio
There is no one major or set of classes that is necessary to enter law school. Successful law students and attorneys come from all academic disciplines and majors. Some majors that tend to send a relatively high number of students to law school have designated a specific "pre-law" major in their department:
- Business Pre-Law
- English-Pre-Law
- Geography Pre-Law
- History Pre-Law
- Political Science Pre-Law
- Philosophy Pre-Law
- Sociology Pre-Law
If you’re interested in environmental law, for example, you could major in Geography Pre-Law. The business and economics majors are popular with students interested in business law.
If the major you’re interested in is not on this list, don’t worry—OHIO’s pre-law experiences are open to students in any major. For example, Sociology and Sociology-Criminology are common majors for those interested in societal issues or criminal justice. And many OHIO students double major or add minors or certificates in areas that interest them.
Tips for Applying for Law School
Advisor
Larry Hayman, J.D. is the university's Director of Legal Engagement and Pre-Law Program.
Resources for Students in Law-Related Majors
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Mock Law School Classes
One of the best ways to learn about something is to experience it firsthand, so the center hosts actual law school faculty who teach mock first-year law classes on the Athens campus. This experience gives OHIO students interested in law school an understanding of what the first-year law school experience is like.
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Law School Application Workshops
The center hosts several events during the year to guide students throughout the law school admissions process. These workshops assist students in writing their personal statements, drafting their resumes, and advice on explaining negative information on their application.
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Pre-Law Day
Each year, the Center for Law, Justice & Culture holds annual Pre-Law Days. This two-day event kicks off with a keynote address on Thursday evening by a legal professional who has made a significant contribution to the legal field. The second day features an opportunity for OHIO students to learn about the legal profession from OHIO alumni.
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Law Fair
The Center for Law, Justice & Culture hosts a Law Fair each fall. This event features law school admissions representatives from across the United States who come to Ohio University. Students have an opportunity to meet with school representatives who are able to provide guidance and information and answer questions about law school admissions.
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Legal Internships
The center places select students in legal internships.
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Law-Related Student Organizations
From the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio University to the Ohio Innocence Project-u and Phi Alpha Delta, you have many opportunities to get involved at OHIO.