Pre-Law Advising

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to Pre-Law Advising at KU! 

Whether you are a prospective KU student, current KU student or alumnus, the Undergraduate Advising Center is committed to supporting you throughout the process of thinking about, preparing for and applying to law school.

This site is a resource for you, but you should also consult other sources for insights and perspectives about choosing law as a career. KU has many resources for pre-law students, including organizations and activities to help you explore your options. We look forward to working with you as you pursue your goal of attending law school.

Pre-Law Basics

Sign up to receive Pre-Law Updates by visiting CLAS in 109 Strong Hall and adding Pre-Law to your major interest form.

Upcoming Events

For the summer, starting on April 20, pre-law coffee hour will be hosted, virtually on Zoom the first and third Tuesday of every month, from 10am - 11am CST. Please see the Events tab for details and a comprehensive schedule. You are eligible to attend if you are a KU undergrad interested in attending any law school. Grab a beverage and your computer and join Bryanna in the morning with any questions!

Can I Major in Pre-Law?

KU has no officially prescribed pre-law major or program. This position is consistent with advice from law school deans and is reiterated by the American Bar Association. Students are encouraged to pursue a challenging undergraduate program that fosters critical thinking, logical reasoning and effective writing. Your academic efforts should be enriched by extracurricular activities that promote awareness of a broad range of social issues, develop your leadership skills and challenge you to creatively and collaboratively solve problems.

What Can I Do With a Law Degree?

Plenty! Whether you're interested in law, nonprofit sectors, government, education, administration or politics, law school can offer a lot of options to those who plan carefully.


For Pre-Law Advice

Academic Advising:

For pre-law academic advising, such as which classes to take, contact the Undergraduate Advising Center at 785-864-2834 or by emailing prelaw@ku.edu.

Pre-Law Coffee Hour - Law School Application Advice: 

For the summer, starting on April 20, pre-law coffee hour will be hosted, virtually, on Zoom the first and third Tuesday of every month, from 10am - 11am CST. Please see the Events tab for details and a comprehensive schedule. You are eligible to attend if you are a KU undergrad interested in attending any law school. Grab a beverage and your computer and join Bryanna in the morning with any questions!

Contact:

Bryanna Hanschu
KU Law Director of Recruiting
785-864-7331
bryanna.hanschu@ku.edu

Law-Related Jobs (for further info, see the University Career Center)
 
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