Pre-Law

Melissa Charlie conducts some research for her paralegal studies class in the law library at CTC's law library. | UAF Photo by Todd Paris
It is impossible to think about contemporary life without also thinking about how law governs relations among people. Pre-Law students obtain a broad educational background in American law and policy that prepares them for a lifetime of informed civic participation. Learning about law and the legal system provides not only a solid foundation for understanding how society operates but it also offers a variety of exciting career options. A minor in Pre-Law can get you there.

Whether you want to work in a law office, government agency, nonprofit organization, the court system, or even go on to law school, the Pre-Law minor at UAF will give you the tools and training you need to accomplish your goals. These are examples of jobs you could qualify for:

 
 

 

 

Please note that students obtaining a minor in Pre-Law are not authorized to provide direct legal services to the public. The program offers training for paraprofessionals who are authorized to perform substantive legal work under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The program does not train lawyers.

 

 

Why study pre-law at UAF?

 

UAF has law school partnerships to provide qualified UAF students the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree and law degree on an accelerated schedule. 

 

The Pre-Law minor offers options for students at different stages in their education and online pathways for all degrees.

Assignments in many courses resemble tasks in actual legal practice, from writing legal pleadings to learning how to argue in court. You also will complete a semester-long internship for credit.

 

Get involved with groups and activities that match your professional and personal interests, such as the Pre-Law Club or Alpha Phi Sigma.

 

 

Program Information

The UAF Catalog is the official source of all degree and certificate programs at the university. Catalog entries for each program include details such as learning outcomes, application timeline and requirements, course sequencing, and program requirements. 

 

Pre-Law minor
An information session held on September 12, 2024 by the Department of Political Science looks at applying to law school and potential careers in law. UAF Photo by Carol Gray

 

Want to learn more?

Law School Partnerships
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