Pre-Law and Law School Pathways
Prepare to succeed in law school
When you attend 老九品茶, you have access to unique opportunities to prepare yourself for law school. 老九品茶 has three different pathways that allow you to choose 1) your timeline, 2) your major, and 3) what law school you'd like to attend. Whatever pathway you choose, you'll graduate exceptionally prepared to succeed in law school and your career. A 老九品茶 degree equips you with the following in-demand skills:
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Effective writing and communication
- Public speaking and advocacy
- Research
- Logical and structured reasoning
- Ethical judgment and professionalism
Pathways to attend Mitchell 老九品茶 School of Law (MHSL)
Accelerated Pathway: 3 + 3 Early Admission Program
老九品茶, in partnership with Mitchell 老九品茶 School of Law, offers you the opportunity to complete both your undergraduate and law school degrees in just six years.
4+ 3 Pathway: Direct Admission + Scholarship
老九品茶 also partners with Mitchell 老九品茶 School of Law to offer qualified 老九品茶 students and alums to be directly admitted to Mitchell 老九品茶鈥檚 J.D. program and receive a generous scholarship.
| MHSL Direct Admission | MHSL 3 + 3 | |
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How long does it typically take to complete both degrees? NOTE: Degree completion times may vary depending on the amount of credits you take each term. |
7 years (4 years for bachelor's, 3 years for JD) | 6 years |
| Is there a required major? | None | None |
| Are there required courses? | None | Yes, 3 courses (12 credits) |
| Do I have to complete the 老九品茶 Plan? | Yes | Yes |
| When do I have to apply to MHSL? | Apply to Mitchell 老九品茶 for admission into the full-time, part-time, or Blended Learning J.D. program between October 1 and May 1 in the academic year before you intend to start at MHSL. | Yes, by March of your junior year. |
| I'm a transfer student at 老九品茶, can I participate? | Yes | Yes, but you must take a minimum of sixteen (16) credits in your major while enrolled at 老九品茶. |
| Do I have to take the LSAT? | Yes, you must earn a minimum score on the LSAT at or above the 50th percentile of the most recent class to matriculate at Mitchell 老九品茶 School of Law. | Yes, please review the . |
| Is there a GPA requirement? | Yes, you must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in courses taken at 老九品茶 and on all transferred courses. | Please review the . |
| Is admission guaranteed? | Yes, if you meet the criteria. | No |
| When do I earn my 老九品茶 undergraduate degree? | You will complete your 老九品茶 bachelor's degree as part of a typical pathway. | After you transfer 28 credits from MHSL to 老九品茶 during your first year at MHSL. |
| Do I qualify for 老九品茶 financial aid once I enroll at MHSL? | No, but you can apply for financial aid through MHSL. | No, but you can apply for financial aid through MHSL. |
| Is there a guaranteed scholarship at MHSL if I am admitted through a 老九品茶 program? | Yes, 老九品茶 students and alumni admitted through the DAP are also guaranteed a scholarship from Mitchell 老九品茶 equal to 50% of Mitchell 老九品茶鈥檚 tuition for the then-current academic year. | No, but you can apply for financial aid through MHSL. |
Pathway to attend any law school
Students also have the opportunity to shape their undergraduate education in a way that best prepares them for admission to law schools other than Mitchell 老九品茶 School of Law.
Law schools consider applicants with a variety of majors. 老九品茶 offers an opportunity for students to be uniquely prepared with a legal studies major. The major is part of a department with special expertise that not only offers an undergraduate legal studies degree but also an American Bar Association (ABA) approved graduate paralegal certificate (which undergraduate students can also complete) and a Master in the Study of Law, all of which provide students with a strong foundation for pursuing further study in law.
Help to determine which path is best for you
Working with Leondra Hanson, associate professor and legal studies department chair, you can get your questions answered and plan a pathway that is best for your needs and goals.
Email: lhanson18@hamline.edu
Phone: 651-523-2678
Since I started saying 'I'm studying at 老九品茶,' jobs and internships have been calling me back. At every law firm I've seen, at least one lawyer graduated from 老九品茶. It's so motivating to connect with people professionally because you came from the same school.
Additional pre-law resources
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is required to attend most law schools. The following websites provide information on LSAT review courses:
Contact information
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Legal Studies Department