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The mission of ������ is to develop engaged and effective citizens with a commitment to life-long learning and the capacity to adapt to change in a multi-cultural, interdependent world.  As a public university, ������ provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences and professional education.

������ is committed to providing a high quality, innovative education that gives our students, including those underrepresented populations, the breadth and depth they need to succeed in their lives beyond college.  Our faculty and staff recognize a responsibility to engage our students in the development of ideas across and within disciplines, both inside and outside the classroom.  We strive to enhance the student learning experience, by utilizing proven pedagogical methods, research, creative activity, and advancements in technology, which support the promotion of life-long learning.

At ������, there are several academic programs that offer pre-law concentrations, including Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics. Further, academic programs such as Business Studies, Criminal Justice, Sustainability, and General Studies offer students a rich array of courses that enhance students’ writing and critical thinking skills and provide instruction in substantive areas of law. 

Law schools accept students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, and at ������ University, we encourage students to study the subjects that inspire them to learn and succeed in their intellectual journey. Regardless of what students major in, our pre-law coordinator will work carefully with students to help them be the most competitive candidates possible for law school admission.

Yes! ������’s Pre-Law Coordinator, Dr. Lauren Balasco, will work with students to:

• Select undergraduate courses to prepare for law school.
• Identify high impact and experiential learning opportunities throughout their college career.
• Decide where and when to apply.
• Apply to summer pre-law programs.
• Network with ������ alumni in law.
• Know about law school expectations and rigor.
• Prepare for the LSAT.
• Craft a strong personal statement.
• Obtain letters of recommendation.
• Negotiate scholarships.
• Choose where to attend.
• Finance law school.

If you are interested in learning more about pre-law advising and academic programs at ������, contact Lauren M. Balasco, Associate Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Coordinator | lauren.balasco@stockton.edu | 609.652.4743

������ graduates have had extraordinary success in gaining admission and financial aid to a wide variety of nationally and regionally recognized law schools, including:

Admission Success of ������ Students 

������ offers a variety of high impact learning and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom. In addition to the Board of Trustees Fellowships for Distinguished Students, students have also served as research assistants for faculty as part of the SOBL Faculty-Student Research Showcase. In addition, our students are involved in extracurricular activities with clubs such as the Pre-Law Society, Minorities in the Law, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, and Amnesty International. Students have also secured internships, most notably through our Washington Internship Program, and studied abroad through our Office of Global Engagement.

The American Bar Association (ABA) does not recommend any specific undergraduate major to prepare for law school. ������ students from a variety of academic disciplines have been accepted and attend law school.

In addition, there are you can pursue with a law degree. So, by enrolling in different courses, you can explore potential career interests in law. 

Academic Goals and Law School Preparation

The best courses for you to take are ones that both interest and challenge you. Rigorous courses – those with intensive writing, research, and critical thinking assignments – are excellent choices to help prepare you for law school. You should also enroll in courses that give you the experience of reading and analyzing judicial opinions. We strongly encourage you to meet with your preceptor and pre-law coordinator when creating your course schedule.

At ������, we offer a range of law courses from different academic schools, such as: 

Our students are involved in extracurricular activities with clubs such as Student Senate, the Pre-Law Society, Minorities in the Law, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, and Amnesty International. Check out to learn about clubs and events on campus that speak to your interests. 

Yes, throughout the country offer summer pre-law programs for undergraduates. Most of these pre-law programs are competitive but you are strongly encouraged to apply. Please review their websites for updated information regarding deadlines to apply, program dates, and cost of attendance (if any). Listed below are several local programs that may be of interest to ������ students. In the past, ������ students have attended these programs and have found them enriching and rewarding.

 

is a partnership between the Law School’s Black Law Students Association and its Admission Office. The program “focuses on students who are ethnically diverse, first-generation college attendees, or who have disadvantaged backgrounds, and aims to help them successfully complete their bachelor’s degrees and apply to and enter law school.”  The program is hosted annually, and sessions are conducted via Zoom on four Saturdays during the spring semester. Participants experience informational seminars on