Pre-Law Studies

No matter what major you pursue at Truman, our pre-law studies are designed to ensure you’re well-prepared for law school and beyond.

Our focus on the liberal arts and sciences means you can select any major offered at Truman and get a well-rounded education that you can apply to your future career as a lawyer. As an undergraduate student at Truman, you develop critical-thinking, analytical, and communication skills that make you a stronger law school applicant.

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Undergraduate Resources

Not sure where to start? Here are the steps to declare pre-law interest, common majors, and undergraduate curriculum.

Resources

3+3 Law School Pathway

Truman has an agreement with several Law schools that enables students to apply to law school one year early.

Program Guide (PDF)

Clubs & Orgs

Your GPA and LSAT numbers are important, but so is your involvement. Explore extracurriculars relating to Pre-Law.

Extracurriculars

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Our Graduates Succeed

As an undergraduate student at Truman, you get a high-quality education that provides a solid foundation for law school. With a bachelor’s degree from Truman in hand, the odds of getting into law school are in your favor. A sampling of graduate and law schools attended by our graduates includes:

Baylor University
Florida State University
Saint Louis University
University of Indiana
University of Iowa
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Washington University in St. Louis

89%

Truman’s acceptance rate to law school

158

Truman’s average LSAT score

Collaborative Learning Environment

At Truman, you develop close working relationships with dedicated professors who advise you on courses, law school, and career options. Expand your network by joining any of Truman’s 230+ student organizations, such as the Pre-Law Club and Mock Trial Team, or join Truman's Debate Team/Forensics Team, one of the most successful and longest-running programs in the nation.

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