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Begin Your Journey to Law School Here
Ramapo’s Pre-Law Advising track is not a major or minor, but provides the guidance, academic preparation, and application support needed to succeed in law school admissions—from your first semester to your final application.
Why Choose Pre-Law at Ramapo?
- Personalized Advising: Work one-on-one with advisors in the School of Social Sciences and Social Work (SSSW).
- Freedom of Major: American Bar Association (ABA) law schools require no specific major—choose what you love while building critical skills.
- Full Application Support: Get step-by-step guidance on the LSAT, LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS), personal statements, and school selection.
Is Pre-Law Right for You?
Driven students who excel in
- Reading & Writing
- Analytical thinking
- Want to advocate for change
You’ll gain:
- Individualized course mapping
- Application strategy
- Candidate portfolio building
Tailor Your Legal Focus
Pair your Pre-Law advising track with any major to match your career goals:
- Public Interest & Advocacy: Law and Society, Political Science, Social Work
- Corporate & Business Law: Business, Accounting, Economics
- Government & Policy: History, International Studies, Environmental Studies
- Intellectual Property: Computer Science, Biology, Communications
4-Step Guidance Timeline
- Academic Foundations: Build a strong GPA, join the Pre-Law Society or Mock Trial, and connect with SSSW advising.
- Experiential Growth: Secure legal internships, refine research skills, and attend professional networking events.
- LSAT Strategy: Work with your advisor on a study schedule and take the LSAT during your junior or senior year.
- Application Submission: Setup your CAS account, polish personal statements, address disclosures, and apply early in the cycle.
Success Story
“The excellent education, the legal and experiential opportunities, and attentive care and support of faculty and administration enabled me to develop skills that I continue to build upon and which translate into my work in the legal field. During my time at Ramapo College, I worked as a Legislative Intern for the Office of State Senator Vin Gopal, and a Policy Intern for the NJ State Government’s Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. My mentors guided me through the law school application process, and I made friendships that will last for a lifetime. After graduation, I entered Rutgers University Law School to pursue a Juris Doctorate degree as a first-generation law student.”
—Anjali Patel ‘22, B.A. Law and Society, Triple minor in Political Science, American Studies, and Civic & Community Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Focus on writing-intensive majors where you can maintain a high GPA.
An LSAC service that bundles your transcripts, letters, and test scores for law school distribution.
Advisors help you draft transparent, professional addenda for any past record issues.
Contact Us
Please direct questions to one of the Pre-Law Advisors on campus.
- Dr. Mia Serban at mserban@ramapo.edu
- Dr. Jeffrey Ellsworth at jellswor@ramapo.edu
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