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法律系的学生

的 legal studies minor and pre-law programs are now housed in the Department of Political Science and 国际 Affairs! UNC offers many opportunities for students interested in the law, including: a 法律辅修; 法律系的 advising; a 法律系的 Mentorship program; and, a 法律俱乐部.

法律辅修 exposes students to the theoretical foundations of law as well as its role in American and international institutions. It is relevant for many 职业生涯 paths.

法律系的建议 is UNC的 non-degree program in pre-law. 学生 who enroll in this program are considering 上法学院. 的 American Bar Association does not recommend any specific major for undergraduates planning to attend law school. 最常见的专业 students accepted to law school are political science, economics, business administration, 历史和英语.

我们的 法律预科指导计划 connects students interested in law school with judges, lawyers, and other practitioners.

UNC的 法律俱乐部 brings together students preparing for law school. Student-run, this club is an opportunity to connect with other undergraduates studying for the LSAT and writing applications.

法律研究

Beginning with the 2015-2016 academic year, the 法律研究 is now housed in the Department of Political Science and 国际 Affairs!

的 法律研究 is intended to give students broad training in the law: its processes, history, and theoretical foundations. Some students who minor in legal studies go on to law school, while others use it to round out their liberal arts education.

联络资料: 格雷戈里。威廉姆斯

学术顾问

学生 planning to pursue a legal education are encouraged to consult regularly with the 法律系的 advisor in addition to their major advisor throughout their undergraduate 职业生涯. Any UNC faculty members can help you pursue your post-graduation goals. 然而, the 法律系的 advisor can help you with specific tasks like selecting the best law school, navigating the application process, and preparing for the LSAT.

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联络资料格雷戈里。威廉姆斯

辅导计划

UNC students who are considering law school are, appropriately so, advised in their 学术专业. 然而, the law school 经验 is such that pre-law students would benefit from additional advising beyond that 可用 from their academic advisor. Specifically, information about desirable undergraduate electives, selecting and applying for law school, preparing for the Law School 博天堂官方 Test (LSAT), anticipating the first-year law school 经验, learning about study and time-management skills needed in law school, understanding the day-to-day practice of law, and appreciating the realities of a 职业生涯 in law, are topics best handled by people with first-hand 经验. Further, although the offering of advice on those topics is the primary reason for linking students and mentors, this relationship may allow for other 经验s such as opportunities to observe courtroom activities, interact with other courtroom personnel, learn about legal 职业生涯s that do not require a law degree, or be informed about undergraduate internship 经验s.

To accomplish those goals and provide UNC pre-law students with a more enriched undergraduate 经验, the UNC Pre-law Mentor Program has been established. 这个程序使 use of local jurists and attorneys who volunteer to share their expertise and advice 有兴趣的学生.

联络资料: 格雷戈里。威廉姆斯 

法律俱乐部

的 UNC 法律俱乐部 offers you an opportunity to meet other 法律系的 students to discuss common problems and solutions as you prepare for law school as undergraduates and then prepare for the LSAT and the application process. To help you, the club sponsors speakers, LSAT prep and other events requested by you. 到时见!

联系方式: 林艾伦 (法律俱乐部’s 教师 Advisor)

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