Although any major in English literature or rhetoric is an excellent preparation for law school, the English – Prelaw major brings together the most relevant skills and contexts for a legal career. A rigorous survey of Anglo-American literary history will give you familiarity with the historical culture and linguistic environment in which our laws were formed; the study of rhetoric offers you ways to understand how language changes our perceptions and makes things happen; and the analytic demands and extensive writing practice of the English Department's small-enrollment courses will sharpen essential intellectual tools. The major is also flexible enough to match your other interests: you can fulfill up to 9 of the required hours in the major with creative writing workshops, courses in rhetoric or visual texts, or apprenticeship or internship experiences. Like all majors in the English Department, the English – Prelaw major includes the English Core to provide a solid foundation in literary genres and research. Students considering the English major with Prelaw concentration may look for new opportunities beginning in academic year 2021-22 with a modern Core and more flexible, customizable concentration.
Bachelor of EnglishPrelaw at Ohio University
The EnglishPrelaw is a Bachelor degree offered by Ohio University at its main campus in Athens, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 22, 2027.
About Bachelor of EnglishPrelaw
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of EnglishPrelaw at Ohio University
Entry Requirements
- Top 13-45% of their graduating high school classes
- Average composite ACT score of 21-26
- Average combined SAT score of 1050-1230 (math and evidence-based reading and writing)
- Average high school grade point average of 3.58 (on a 4.0 scale)
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 68
English Program Requirements
- Provide a recent TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test score. See minimum requirements below. IELTS reports should be sent directly from the testing agency. TOEFL results should be sent electronically directly from the testing agency (school code 1593). Duolingo English Test results can be shared online with Ohio University once your test has been certified.
English Proficiency Minimum Score Requirements
TOEFL Paper: 520 (composition score of 5)
TOEFL Internet (IBT): 68 (writing subscore of 17)
IELTS: 6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5)
Duolingo English Test: 95 -
Complete at least three years in a high school in an English-speaking system, including three years of high school English (not ESL) courses with a grade of B or better.
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Submit an ACT composite score of 21 with 21 ACT English and 21 ACT Reading subscores.
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Submit a 1060 SAT Total with 540 SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing subscore.
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Have completed the equivalent of Ohio University's English 1510: Writing and Rhetoric I (Freshman Composition) with a grade of C or better. Course equivalency will be determined during the application process.
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of EnglishPrelaw
Graduates of English – Prelaw usually go to law school, both in-state and around the nation. Your opportunities are not, however, limited to that. With strong skills in critical analysis as well as writing and solid training in literary history, English – Prelaw graduates also have the same variety of potential employment or graduate school tracks that other English program graduates enjoy (see English - Literature & Writing Major (B.A 5230).
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Preparation for Law: If you plan to enter law school, you should choose an undergraduate major that reflects your true academic interests as well as providing intellectual foundations for legal training. The practice of law draws on a number of different disciplinary strengths, which means that you should view the whole of your liberal arts coursework as part of your preparation. English is, however, one of the most common undergraduate majors for law students, both because many people who are drawn to law are drawn to the analogous kinds of thinking and writing required in English and because it develops skills that every lawyer needs. Students interested in pursuing law as a career would be well advised to supplement their English coursework with classes that reinforce the cognitive skills for the LSAT and for legal work, such as logic and ethics. Classes in American history, political science, economics, and sociology provide background for understanding the American legal system, while classes and practice in speech and oral communication will help prepare you for the practice of law.
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Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of EnglishPrelaw at Ohio University
How to Apply for Bachelor of EnglishPrelaw at Ohio University
- Application form
- USD $70 international application processing fee
- Academic records from every secondary/post-secondary institution you have attended, with a certified or attested translation if the original document is not in English. Unofficial academic records may be submitted via email to [email protected] to receive an admissions decision. Official academic records must be provided upon arrival to campus, before the first day of classes, or sent by mail in envelopes sealed and stamped by one of the following:
- Your school or university
- Ministry of Education of your home country
- EducationUSA or related binational organization
Please note: We cannot accept scanned or faxed copies as official results. Official academic records must be submitted by mail, as previously noted, to:
Undergraduate Admissions
Chubb Hall 120
1 Ohio University
Athens OH 45701 - USA
- Official proof of English proficiency, if available. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exams should be taken within the last 12 months.
- Proof of citizenship: a copy of your passport information page.
- Evidence of sufficient funding to support your educational and living expenses for a 9-month period. Learn more about the necessary amount on our Costs & Aid page. Your financial documentation must include:
- A letter from your sponsor confirming the amount of funding that will be provided and stating your relationship to the sponsor (a PDF sample sponsor form is available but not required) and a letter or statement from your sponsor's bank confirming that the funding is available in an accessible account. The name on the bank document must match the sponsor letter and must be written in English.
- If you will receive a government or other external scholarship, please provide proof of nomination of the award with your application packet.
- Optional materials can be submitted to Undergraduate Admissions via postal mail or by emailing [email protected]. Optional materials may include:
- Standardized test scores, if applicable. Ohio University has adopted a test-optional pathway for freshman applicants to the Athens campus. If you choose to submit standardized test scores, they must be submitted directly from the testing agency: SAT (school code 1593) or ACT (school code 3314). Ohio University considers the Evidenced-based Reading and Writing scores from the SAT.
- Essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Lists of extra-curricular interests and activities
United States of America, Athens