Choosing a Major for Your Law Career
Whether you’re deciding between a political science degree, a social science degree, or something else entirely, you don’t have to major in pre-law to prepare for your future career as a lawyer. With Willamette University’s pre-law program for undergraduates, you’ll focus on skills like communication, analytical thinking, writing, and problem-solving regardless of your major or minor. Our Salem campus, just steps away from the Oregon State Capitol, offers firsthand experiences of policymaking and the legal process. Willamette hosts pre-law events to help you learn more about a path toward becoming a law student. We also have many law firms within walking distance, so you can intern or work in the field to ensure that law is the career path you want to pursue. You can become an intern at a local law firm and help with research, investigation, or even provide litigation support. The choices are endless due to our proximity to the Oregon State Capitol and our robust network for pre law students.
If you’re committed to a career in law, Willamette offers a unique program that allows you to complete your undergraduate degree and your JD in less time. Our 3+3 dual-degree program will allow you to complete your bachelor’s degree at Willamette as well as a JD at Willamette’s College of Law in six years as opposed to seven.
While we don’t offer an undergrad pre law major, we do prepare our students for law school. By mentoring students to achieve successful academic records, delivering the tangible skills necessary for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), and offering one-on-one time with professors to provide a strong letter of recommendation, our students are ready and prepared to attend law school.
