What You’ll Study in the Prelaw Pathway
Obtain a liberal arts education at Reed College while preparing for a career in law. Select a major in which you will thrive, and form relationships with your professors so they become familiar with your work. Explore summer jobs and internships in law or policy, and plan ahead to prepare for the LSAT. Meet with our prelaw adviser to assess your academic and extracurricular experiences and discuss the application process.
Roadmap to the Prelaw Pathway at Reed
Earn your bachelor's degree at Reed in a program of interest to you. Gain the knowledge and skills, from problem-solving to research, that prepare you for medical school. Reed’s pre-health faculty, along with the Center for Life Beyond Reed, will help you plan your course selection, timeline, and application process, as well as provide you with interview and personal statement support.
Year One
Begin Your Reed Journey
In your first year, lay a strong foundation for your future studies. There are no major requirements for law school, so select a field in which you will excel. Get to know your professors, and begin to research the requirements for law school, like the LSAT.
Along with all of your first-year classmates, take Humanities 110, a cornerstone Reed course that studies how past and present human cultures shape our world. This interdisciplinary journey hones your critical thinking and writing skills while encouraging you to think beyond conventional academic boundaries.
Why Pursue the Prelaw Pathway at Reed
Reed Alumni Legal Network
At Reed, the path to law school is supported by a network of Reed alumni practicing in the field. Information sessions and panel discussions with alumni in the field help you understand what law schools are looking for and give you a broader understanding of career options. Reed's Alumni Legal Network established the Legal Education Access Fund to support students interested in pursuing a career in law.
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