Program Overview
Have you pictured yourself in the courtroom? Or dreamed of going to law school?
Wherever you are in pursuing your dream of a career in law, Lawrence’s pre-law advisors are here to help you find your way toward achieving your goals. Communication, reading, writing, listening, and critical thinking are foundational to a Lawrence education regardless of the major you choose. And with personalized plans and hands-on advising, networking, funding, and career development opportunities, nearly nine out of 10 Lawrentians are accepted to law school each year, including to top-20 programs.
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Alumni Perspective
“At Lawrence I learned to question what I see and how to convey information in a succinct and effective way. I learned how to work with people of diverse backgrounds. These skills are the pillars to my work investigating discrimination in education.”
Maggie Schmidt ’12, Attorney at the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Government, History
Silver Spring, Maryland
Faculty
Engage deeply and collaboratively with faculty who are experts in their field and committed to supporting your education.
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David Gerard (He, him, his)
John R. Kimberly Distinguished Professor of the American Economic System and Associate Professor of Economics
I am the John R. Kimberly Distinguished Professor in the Department of Economics. A number of my courses are cross-listed in Environmental Studies, Government, Business, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. My…
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Steven Wulf
Associate Professor of Government
Professor Wulf's teaching focuses on political philosophy and constitutional law. He has published A Philosophical Theory of Citizenship and a variety of articles addressing political authority, obligation, rights, constitutions, and epistemology.…
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