Pre-Law
Kansas Wesleyan University offers a pre-law program for those students who are considering a career in law. Benefits include:
- Individual appointments with a pre-law advisor
- Access to admission – related materials
- Help with the law-school application process
- Career guidance and information
Studies have shown no clear relationship between your undergraduate major and success in law school. The American Bar Association does recognize seven core skills and values that are important, although not tied to any single major:
- Analytic / Problem Solving Skills
- Critical Reading
- Writing Skills
- Oral communication / Listening Abilities
- General Research Skills
- Task Organization / Management Skills
- Public Service and Promotion of Justice
There are many opportunities to take writing and research intensive courses at Kansas Wesleyan University, regardless of your major. Students interested in law as a career are encouraged to contact the pre-law advisor as early as possible so they can create a course plan that best meets their individual needs.
For more information:
John Burchill, Pre-Law Program Advisor
john@kwu.edu
Related Links:
The American Bar Association site for preparing for law school
“Pre-Law Handbook,” a site loaded with many links and information
The Law School Admission Council
Washburn University Pre-Law Site
Campus Notes and Events
About Kansas Wesleyan University
KWU has been an influential part of higher education in North Central Kansas for more than a century. Founded in 1886 by the United Methodist Church, KWU welcomes students of all faiths.
KWU's primary goal is providing students with an excellent education in a caring Christian campus community. The university is uncompromising in its dedication to providing an atmosphere where students can mature and learn while taking responsibility for their own actions and lives.
The campus environment helps students prepare for the challenges in their personal and professional lives by living and studying with people from many backgrounds, by learning to relate responsibly to God and to others by achieving goals in a timely manner.