FAQs
What kinds of undergraduate law programs are there?
Undergraduate law programs range from concentrations and minors in a variety of social science and humanities disciplines to stand-alone majors in areas such as legal studies, law & justice, and law & society. Most are intentionally interdisciplinary. A list of programs at universities can be found here.
What should an undergraduate law/justice program curriculum look like?
One size does not fit all. Each program will thrive best within the principal fields of study and degree requirements of its parent institution. Faculty, courses, and concentrations evolve as needs and demands dictate.
What are the differences among the most common undergraduate programs?
The differences may be based upon the focus of course content, institutional structure, or degree conferred. However, all are designed to meet the intellectual needs of students at their parent institutions.
Are these undergraduate programs required or recommended before applying to law school?
The American Bar Association and the American Association of Law Schools both agree that there is no designated or preferred pre-law undergraduate program, or one that is better suited for postgraduate legal education.
Who can I talk to about starting or expanding an undergraduate program?
The purpose of the CULJP is to enhance and support existing programs and assist those who wish to initiate them. This web site continues to evolve into a wonderful resource of information and links to people and programs that can help. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Undergraduate law programs range from concentrations and minors in a variety of social science and humanities disciplines to stand-alone majors in areas such as legal studies, law & justice, and law & society. Most are intentionally interdisciplinary. A list of programs at universities can be found here.
What should an undergraduate law/justice program curriculum look like?
One size does not fit all. Each program will thrive best within the principal fields of study and degree requirements of its parent institution. Faculty, courses, and concentrations evolve as needs and demands dictate.
What are the differences among the most common undergraduate programs?
The differences may be based upon the focus of course content, institutional structure, or degree conferred. However, all are designed to meet the intellectual needs of students at their parent institutions.
Are these undergraduate programs required or recommended before applying to law school?
The American Bar Association and the American Association of Law Schools both agree that there is no designated or preferred pre-law undergraduate program, or one that is better suited for postgraduate legal education.
Who can I talk to about starting or expanding an undergraduate program?
The purpose of the CULJP is to enhance and support existing programs and assist those who wish to initiate them. This web site continues to evolve into a wonderful resource of information and links to people and programs that can help. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
