If you are a student that follows a different catalog year, see your department chair or the Office of Academic Records.

Pre-Law

Preparation for law school requires a broad but rigorous undergraduate education. A course of study that promotes critical thinking and writing skills is recommended. Dickinson State University offers two ways for a student to gain these skills. First, a Bachelor of Arts degree provides an excellent general education core, preparation in either a German or Spanish language, majors and minors for the substantive knowledge and skills needed for law school, and specialized options tailored to student interests. Second, a Bachelor of University Studies provides the same strong core education, but allows the student a wider range of options to design a course of study specific to preparation for law school.

Whether the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of University Studies is chosen as a degree goal, students can expect the following at Dickinson State University:
•           Specialized advising by faculty who will assist in a degree plan best suited to the demands of law schools and unique career plans.
•           Specialized preparation for specific areas of legal practice.
•           Guidance in preparation for the Law School Admissions Test and applications for law school.

Contact the Department of Social Sciences for specific curriculum.