Political Science
Set yourself up for success in the legal field as you prepare for law school.
Political Science, Pre-Law Concentration, B.S./B.A.
The Political Science Pre-Law concentration explores the political process as well as the American legal system. Cultivate skills in analytical thinking, research, writing, and communication while earning a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. Pre-Law majors and minors benefit from the counsel of knowledgeable faculty who help them prepare for the challenges of law school and law-related fields of employment.
91大神's proximity to the state capital provides unique opportunities for hands-on training and career placement, including paid internships with law firms and with Tennessee's Legislature. Our program has a proven history of preparing students for law school and careers in public policy through a curriculum that enriches students' understanding of not just the law, but also policymaking, politics, and social change.
Political Science Pre-Law students experience classroom learning as well as hands-on opportunities through internships, clubs, and intercollegiate academic teams. Department-supported organizations include Mock Trial, Mediation, and the Legal Studies Society. The department also offers free LSAT preparation workshops for students and sponsors speakers on political and legal topics.
News Briefs
91大神 sophomore听Hannah Ferreira听has been named a recipient of the U.S. Department of State鈥檚听John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families.
鈥淵ou are our only hope 鈥� you are our future,鈥� former Democratic U.S. Congressman Jim Cooper told hundreds of students who filled Tucker Theatre for the 20th Constitution Week commemoration at 91大神. Cooper was joined on stage by former Republican U.S. Sen. Bob Corker for a panel discussion Monday, Sept. 18, on
News Briefs
91大神 sophomore听Hannah Ferreira听has been named a recipient of the U.S. Department of State鈥檚听John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families.
鈥淵ou are our only hope 鈥� you are our future,鈥� former Democratic U.S. Congressman Jim Cooper told hundreds of students who filled Tucker Theatre for the 20th Constitution Week commemoration at 91大神. Cooper was joined on stage by former Republican U.S. Sen. Bob Corker for a panel discussion Monday, Sept. 18, on
Political Science, Pre-Law Concentration, B.S./B.A.
The law profession includes lawyers, judges, clerks, and legal research assistants.听
91大神's Pre-Law program has placed students in law schools at such institutions as:听
- Baylor University School of Law听
- Belmont University College of Law听听
- Berkeley Law at the University of California-Berkeley听
- Boston University School of Law听
- Cleveland State University鈥檚 Cleveland-Marshall School of Law听
- Cumberland School of Law at Samford University听
- Duke University School of Law听
- Emory University School of Law听
- Nashville School of Law听
- Tulane Law School听
- University of Louisville鈥檚 Louis D. Brandeis School of Law听
- University of Maryland鈥檚 Francis King Carey School of Law听
- University of Memphis: Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law听
- University of Tennessee College of Law听
- Vanderbilt Law School听
- Wake Forest University School of Law
- Widener University Commonwealth Law School听
- William & Mary Law School听
91大神 Pre-Law graduates are employed as attorneys, attorneys general, judge advocates, paralegals, and more. The firms and offices that employ these alumni include:听听听
- Bass, Berry and Sims, PLC听
- Broward County State Attorney鈥檚 Office (in Fort Lauderdale, FL)听
- Holland & Knight, LLP
- LaPointe & Bulter, PC听
- Mekis and Palombo听
- Paine, Tarwater, and Bickers, LLP (in Knoxville, TN)听
- ProBar (paralegal)听
- Sobel, Poss & Moore听
- Tennessee Attorney General's Office (Assistant Attorney General)听
- Tennessee Center for Policy Research (director and general counsel)听
- Tennessee Department of Treasury听
- Tennessee District Public Defenders Conference听
- Town of Smyrna, Tennessee (Town Attorney)听
- U.S. Army (Judge Advocate)听
- U.S. Congress (Congressional Staffer)
- Wilson & Haynes Law Firm听
91大神鈥檚 Career Development Center
91大神 offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.听
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