Pre-Law
Rhodes does not have a pre-law program per se. Students considering careers in law can major in any subject, preferably one that they enjoy and in which they do well.
Contact Person:
Dr. Marcus Pohlmann
901-843-3843
Recommended Courses:
The Association of American Law Schools recommends that a student’s undergraduate education fulfill the following objectives:
- The student should learn to express thoughts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- The student should develop creative power in thinking as well as logical reasoning about research, fact completeness, and fact differentiation.
- The student should acquire a critical understanding of human institutions and values with which law deals.
While there are no required courses, any student considering law school should select some courses that emphasize language precision and the careful analysis of language such as English Literature, Philosophy, Political Philosophy, or Constitutional Law. Forensic experiences, including public speaking, theater, mock trial, and the like, are also highly recommended.
Taking the LSAT:
The Law School Aptitude Test (LSAT) should be taken either in the summer before the senior year or October of the senior year.
Recommended GPA:
At least 3.5 for a good law school. Possibly a 3.0 for a lesser school. Students with GPA’s between 3.0 and 3.5 may improve their chances if they score well on the LSAT (at least the 50th percentile).
Additional Information:
Any student considering a career in law should arrange a "pre-law appointment" with Professor Pohlmann as soon as possible, but preferably no later than spring of the junior year.
