Prelaw
If your goal is a career in the legal field, you'll want to start with this program. From course planning to law school applications, the preprofessional advisors in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are ready to help you take the next steps toward your future.
Quick facts
Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
The prelaw program at Arizona State University is not a degree program. There is no single major that prepares students for becoming a lawyer and there are no specific courses required for law school. Rather, students are encouraged to take a variety of courses --- classes that challenge students intellectually through heavy amounts of reading, writing, critical thinking and analysis. It is also recommended that students engage with more practical experiences in fields related to law (e.g., through internships, job shadowing and so forth).
Challenging courses and real-world experiences, in conjunction with the requirements for a student's major, constitute a prelaw program that prepares students for the next steps in pursuing a career in the legal field.
Courses
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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All ASU students are eligible to add the prelaw designation to their declared major.
Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available, prelaw students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Students who plan to pursue a law-related profession and those interested in law school should seek guidance from the preprofessional advising staff located in the Futures Center, ARM 112, though prelaw advising is available for majors of any of the four campuses. Students can schedule appointments via their Handshake profile or by calling 480-965-2365.
Prelaw advisors can assist students with all aspects of planning for and completing the law school application process, including such things as course planning, school selection, LSAT preparation, coordinating letters of recommendation and personal statement review.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Dean, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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ARM 112
prelawadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6506
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
