The Law and Jurisprudence minor (known colloquially as the "Pre-Law" minor) offers students a theoretical and practical introduction to law, legal reasoning, and a diverse array of legal subjects. Open to all majors, the Law and Jurisprudence minor is interdisciplinary, giving students the flexibility to choose from numerous law-related course offerings in Political Science, Criminology & Criminal Justice, History, Philosophy, Business, and Sports Law, among other disciplines. Through a sequence of six courses, the Law and Jurisprudence minor is designed to ensure that students achieve core competencies, including:

• Foundational knowledge about law, legal institutions, and legal methodology;
• Expertise in major areas of law and across a range of legal and policy issues;
• Proficiency in critical thinking, analysis of complex subject matter, and effective oral and written communication—skills that are essential in law and related disciplines;
• Demonstrated ability to examine and understand how legal rules affect individuals and groups in society, especially persons facing bias, discrimination, or oppression.

The Law and Jurisprudence minor provides essential preparation for students considering law school or legal careers. Equally, the Law and Jurisprudence minor builds core competencies whose value is transferable to other fields of study, to varied careers, and to the duties of modern citizenship. 

Minor

The Law and Jurisprudence minor is an interdisciplinary minor requiring students to complete a total of six courses, with three of these courses chosen from the core curriculum of Law and Jurisprudence courses in Political Science and the three remaining courses chosen as electives from other departments.