Political Science - Pre-Professional Legal Studies

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone

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Appalachian State University

United States of America , Boone

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 65

Campuses

Boone

Hickory

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 42,840 / year

Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

Political Science - Pre-Professional Legal Studies

About

The Political Science (BS) - Pre-Professional Legal Studies degree is designed to introduce students to the law school curriculum and prepare them for law school admissions. Students take courses in political science, criminal justice, law, communications, statistics, English and philosophy.

The coursework will help you develop strong critical thinking skills while learning about multiple aspects of the legal system, law, writing, logic and research, and prepare you for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The average LSAT exam score for Appalachian pre-law students has been 158 for the past three years.

Appalachian pre-law students are eligible for Appalachian's accelerated Masters of Arts in Political Science, which can offer a leg up in law school applications.

Disciplines

Social Sciences

Pre-Professional

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
- If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
- Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
- Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score

Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

*SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

**ACT composite, without writing.

Career

Attorney
Congressional Aide
Consumer Advocate
Environmental Policy Analyst
FBI/CIA Agent
Law Enforcement Officer
Legal Assistant
Legislative Analyst
Lobbyist
Paralegal

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 42,840

Application Fee

USD 65

How to Apply

Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
Provide your official high school transcript(s)
Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)