Build Your Path to Law School.
Whether you're already set on becoming an attorney or exploring where a legal career could take you, Colorado State University gives you the foundation, connections and experiences to move forward.
At CSU, you can shape your own pre-law path through personalized advising, an active student community, legal internships and coursework that builds the skills law schools value.
What Should I Major in?
The choice is yours.
Successful law students and legal professionals come from all kinds of academic backgrounds, interests and life experiences. Law schools don’t require a particular undergraduate major. They look for students who are ready to take on the challenges of legal education and bring their own perspectives to the field.
At CSU, you can major in what interests you most. Political Science, History, English and Sociology are popular choices, but they’re far from your only options. You can major in just about anything, from STEM and business to the arts and humanities. The key is choosing a field that interests you, challenges you and gives you the opportunity to build a strong academic record.
Which Classes Should I Take?
Law schools don’t require specific undergraduate courses, but CSU offers a wide range of classes that help you explore legal concepts and build valuable, real-world skills. The courses listed here are just a sample of the many law-related options available:
- LEGL 205– Contemporary Legal Studies
- POLS 410 – Constitutional Law
- HDFS 403 – Families in the Legal Environment
- ECON 327 - Law and Economics
- JTC 415 – Communications Law
- ANTH 422– Comparative Legal Systems
Legal Studies Minor
CSU offers a Legal Studies Minor that includes a variety of law-focused courses and pairs well with any major for students considering law school. Students can explore the full list of course options in the CSU Course Catalog. To declare the Legal Studies Minor, students should contact Gina Robinson, J.D.
Pre-Law Advisor
Gina Robinson, J.D., serves as CSU's pre-law advisor and a faculty member. Her office hours are available on her profile page. If you have questions about pre-law advising, law school preparation, or related opportunities, please contact her at gina.robinson@colostate.edu.
Gina Robinson
- Senior Instructor and Pre-Law Advisor
Preparation
Internships
Law schools often recommend that applicants gain practical experience through a legal internship before applying. CSU supports students in securing internships with the District Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, and local law firms. In many cases, students can also earn academic credit for these experiences.
LSAT
The LSAT is the law school entrance exam. Students will take the LSAT the summer before applying to law school, typically the summer prior to senior year. CSU has a LSAT prep company that teaches the prep class on campus at a reduced price. Contact Gina Robinson, J.D. for more details.
LSAC.org
Students can register for a free account and gain access to LSAT prep tools, information about different law programs, and even apply to law school.
