Law: Pre-Professional Program
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Dive into the possibilities of a career in law.
Are you interested in attending a professional law school?
You will find everything you need to prepare and excel in professional school at Frostburg State University. With strong core classes and dedicated faculty to help you throughout the application process, you will have access to unique resources and one-of-a-kind opportunities to start building your resume and real experience.
FSU’s Law School Preparation program focuses on the basic skills crucial to success in advanced legal studies. You’ll learn to understand human values and the behavior of various institutions, build creative thinking skills and practice organizing your facts and points into a compelling argument.
- Shape your preparatory program with electives to fit the requirements of the law school you choose.
- Study law while pursuing an academic major that fits your passion or gives you an edge for advanced studies.
An undergraduate major in pre-law is not required for entry into law school, and many prefer applicants with broad, liberal educations. Design your curriculum with courses in English, history, philosophy, economics, sociology, criminal and legal studies, political science and more!
Law Preparation Highlights
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Meet teachers who are available outside of class and who will eagerly help connect you with unique opportunities and events. Every student gets a carefully selected faculty mentor who knows them by name and meets with them regularly.
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Join in exciting, out-of-the-classroom experiences. The Political Science department organizes annual trips to the Model Organization of American States (OAS) conference in D.C. and the Model United Nations (UN) conference in Philadelphia.
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Take on an optional internship experience that can put your skills to the test in the Maryland General Assembly, local courts, the U.S. Department of State or even Congress!
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Get ready for your Law School Admission Test (LSAT) with FSU’s LSAT preparatory course, which is offered every fall semester and includes practice tests and a full-length sample exam.
What can I do with a criminal and legal studies degree?
Median pay for lawyers (BLS 2021)
Related Occupations
Attorney
Paralegal
Private Investigator
Technical Writer
Police Officer
Law school graduates can pursue a number of positions in the legal professions, including paralegal, lawyer, mediator, judge, government employee and more. Even within different positions, law professionals can specialize in various aspects of the law, such as criminal, family, corporate and elder law. A juris doctor or other advanced degree is not required to get your foot in the door as a paralegal, but more advanced positions typically require a doctoral degree. For more information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ pages on Legal Occupations.
What You'll Learn
- Design your curriculum from a variety of electives. Recommended courses cover topics in communications, economics, English, geography, philosophy, sociology and more!
- Prepare for a bright future by developing your communication, reasoning and analytical skills through real-world experience.
Our Alumni
Our materials engineering graduates have gone on to a variety of successful careers.
Job Titles
- Asst. State's Attorney
- Attorney
Employers
- Baltimore County
A Frostburg State education: more valuable than ever.
With nationally recognized academic programs, real-world learning experiences, a top-notch support system, and a thriving student life, Frostburg State is a place where you can discover yourself, define your goals, and prepare for your future.