Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Law and Policy – Pre-Law
Success in Law School Begins with a Bachelor of Science in Law and Policy – Pre-Law
Navigating law school and passing the bar exam on the first try require the right preparation. Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Law and Policy – Pre-Law is specifically designed to give you the best chance at success in law school by providing a solid foundation on which to build your legal career.
To help better your chances of success in law school, we provide instruction on some of the same topics you will encounter the first year of law school. Many of these courses are taught by Liberty University School of Law (LUSOL) professors. These courses include criminal law, jurisprudence, and American constitutional law.
We seek to instill the qualities of duty, honor, and morality in our students. Our professors instruct from a conservative Christian perspective and hope to help you build a solid foundation for your legal career.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our Pre-Law Center is here to help you prepare for a successful career in law. Get help preparing for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), choosing and applying for law school, and crafting a winning personal statement.
- You can fellowship with other students who are planning to attend law school. Pre-Law Society members enjoy the benefit of being selected first to join the pre-law teams and publish in the Liberty Journal.
- Our professors will help you prepare for success by conducting moot courts and mock trials for you to hone your skills and practice the knowledge that you gain in your degree.
What Will You Learn?
- Civil procedures and laws like torts, property, and contracts
- Criminal law and the legal elements that apply to it
- How to write legal briefs using today’s standard forms
- Legal research methods and legal writing
- Procedural rules that govern civil litigation
Career Opportunities for Law and Policy – Pre-Law Graduates
- Attorney*
- Civil rights investigator
- District attorney*
- Intelligence officer/analyst
- Journalist
- Judge*
- Professor*
- Public defender*
- Staff judge advocate*
- State/commonwealth’s attorney*
*This position may require further studies and/or a Juris Doctor.
Practical Applications and Resources Available to Pre-Law Students
- Our Pre-Law Center will help you prepare for the LSAT, apply for law school, and much more!
- Network with students preparing for law school in Liberty’s Pre-Law Society.
- Our program prepares you for the first year of law school. Many of our introductory-level courses are taught by the same law professors who teach in the Liberty University School of Law (LUSOL).
- We believe sound knowledge is reinforced by practical application. Therefore, our students participate in regional and national moot court competitions. Our students have placed, on average, in the top 10 of regional and top 25 of national competitors.
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
