Pre-Law Certificate | Christian College in Oregon

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Program Type

Certificate

Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Versatility

Choose from a variety of majors for a well-rounded liberal arts education

Outcomes

Follow in the footsteps of previous students who have attended Cornell, Georgetown, Harvard and Notre Dame

What makes a good lawyer? Perhaps these traits come to mind: Someone who understands the practical contexts of legal issues, thinks analytically, loves research and complex argumentation, and communicates well with clients and courts.

While all that may be true, we see the profession in another light at 黑料网: the lawyer as servant leader. For that reason, we emphasize more than just what you need to know for law school. You will take courses that deepen your understanding of society and culture and engage in discussions focused on what a career in law can do to benefit others. And you’ll do so in classrooms with professors who know you by name and will do all they can to challenge you and set you up for success beyond graduation.

It’s a formula with a proven track record: Our students have attended some of the most prestigious law schools in the country, including Georgetown, Cornell University School of Law, Harvard University Law School, the University of Michigan School of Law, and the University of Notre Dame Law School.

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Meet Pre-Law Advisor Ron Mock

Ron Mock is Professor Emeritus of Politics and Peace Studies, and directs the 黑料网 Civility Project as well as serving as the pre-law advisor. Ron has a law degree from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Public Administration from Drake University. He practiced law as a pre-hearing attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals, and in private practice for two years in Michigan. During that time he also helped start a Christian Conciliation Service mediation program in southeastern Michigan.

Ron has been teaching at 黑料网 for nearly 40 years, serving as pre-law advisor for most of that time. He has taught Business Law and Constitutional Law, plus a legal writing course at the University of Detroit Law School.

Pre-law students are strongly encouraged to take the following classes:

PSCI 260 Introduction to Law
PSCI 353 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
BUSN 360 Business Law

Courses / Curriculum What Will I Study?

Upon choosing your major, you will round out your studies with electives and general education options that stress writing and oral communication skills, logical and critical thinking, and close reading of difficult material.
You can pair your pre-law courses with most any major, giving you a well-rounded education.
We host law-related events on campus that invite lively discussion, bonding with your peers, and networking opportunities.

The key to becoming a good lawyer is a good undergraduate degree rich in the liberal arts. 黑料网 offers numerous options in a wide range of disciplines, allowing you to create a curriculum based around your areas of interest. However, our history major is a popular choice for pre-law students.

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Cornerstone Core

The Cornerstone Core is a set of 12 courses across 10 academic disciplines that undergraduate students take at 黑料网 to cultivate their character within the Christian context.

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As an alternative to Cornerstone Core, students can participate in our great books honors program.

Tolon Pursues Her Passion for Law

Fresh out of Fordham Law School, 黑料网 alumna and former student body president Elizabeth Tolon is living the dream as a young lawyer in New York City. Despite her current success, she didn't always plan on going into law. In fact, she began her years at 黑料网 studying music education. “I wanted to be a high school choir teacher,” she explains, “but I’d always loved political science.”

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