Minor in Pre-Law

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Take the First Step Toward Law School

The Pre-Law Minor at Eastern Washington University gives you a strong foundation in legal thinking, critical analysis, and professional communication.

Designed for students who wish to explore law school without majoring in political science, this interdisciplinary program introduces you to the legal field and how law is applied in the U.S., locally, and internationally.

Through the program, you’ll sharpen your ability to critically assess legal and ethical questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain real-world experience by pairing your coursework with a legal internship.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Pre-Law Minor

Required Introductory Course
POLI 100INTRODUCTION TO US POLITICS5
Required Foundational Course—choose one of the following5
CRITICAL THINKING
INTRODUCTORY PHILOSOPHY
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY
INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Upper-Division Courses—choose two of the following10
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
PLANNING LAW AND LEGISLATION
U.S. JUDICIAL PROCESS
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
BASIC CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW
Total Credits20

Students who earn a Pre-Law Minor from EWU should be able to:

  • appraise legal issues;
  • communicate about law clearly and professionally;
  • explain how socioeconomic diversity plays a role in legal affairs;
  • critique foundational issues embedded in legal questions;
  • analyze the values that underlie different kinds of legal systems.