Pre-Law Advising
The Pre-Law Advising Office helps students prepare and apply to law school. There is no specific major, minor, or course required to be considered pre-law at the University of Mississippi.
How Can We Help?
The Pre-Law Advising Office will help you every step of the way, no matter your major or the law school of your choice. The list of services below is not exhaustive as each meeting is tailored to you.
- Assistance with selection of major/minor
- Recommendations of courses to prepare for the LSAT and law school
- Suggestion of a timeline to apply to law school, including how and when to study for the LSAT, when to take the LSAT, and when to prepare all documents for admission
- Notice of pre-law events and opportunities on and near campus
- Coordination of panel discussions with law school admissions representatives
- Guidance in researching law school options
- Answers to questions related to a law career
- Advising for the accelerated (3+3) law program with UM Law School
- Feedback on your personal statement
- Help with the application process on the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) website
The next step?
If you already have the Pre-Law status declared on your profile, visit our Blackboard Pre-Law Advising page to make an appointment or access more resources.
If you are interested in pursuing Law School, add the Pre-Law status to your profile by emailing prelaw@olemiss.edu with your Student ID number!
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Law School Admission Council
LSAC provides products and services that support candidates and schools throughout the law school admission process, and innovative solutions to expand and diversify the range of prelaw students, enhance student outcomes in law school, and support legal professionals throughout their careers.
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LSAT Dates and Deadlines
View upcoming test dates, registration deadlines, and score release dates in one place.
Register for the LSAT
Strengthen Your Law School Application
Throughout your time as an undergraduate, you should:
- Focus on grades and academics
- Attend pre-law advising sessions and events
- Get involved on campus
- Document all activities and achievements
- Meet with professors to develop relationships for letter of recommendations later
- Consider taking some law-related or skill-focused courses
- Talk with and shadow attorneys
Suggested Timeline:
| Freshman & Sophomore Years | Junior Year | Summer After Junior Year | Senior Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Begin attending pre-law advising sessions and events | Visit a pre-law advisor no later than the beginning of the Spring semester or before! | Visit Law Schools | Attend LSAC law school recruitment forums |
Focus on developing core skills, knowledge, and experience
| Register for the LSAT
| Take the LSAT
| Prepare and submit applications |
Register for the LSAT |
Pre-Law Student
"You learn so much simply talking to advisors and letting them point you in the direction that is right for you. I have liked how helpful my advisor has been with me on personalizing my goals and expectations. I feel prepared for my future endeavors. Having that set timelines puts things into perspective."
Jamie Blanchard
B.A. in Political Science, minors in Law Studies and Gender Studies '24
Accelerated Law (3+3)
In a partnership with the UM School of Law, admitted students may earn baccalaureate and law degrees in 6 years instead of 7 by using first year law school courses to complete their undergraduate degree. Students should inform their academic advisor in their Freshman year because the accelerated track requirements vary based on their major.
Starting law school during senior year means the timeline begins a year early. Students meet with a pre-law advisor no later than spring of sophomore year, which marks the beginning of the application process.
Suggested Accelerated Law (3+3) Timeline:
| Freshman & Sophomore Years | Summer After Sophomore Year | Junior Year | Senior Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk to an academic advisor and declare the accelerated law track | Take the LSAT | Prepare and submit the application for UM Law School | If accepted, this will be the first year of law school (1L) |
| Visit pre-law advisor early in sophomore year | Retake the LSAT if necessary | Receive the Bachelor's degree at the end of this year | |
| Register for the LSAT |
Eligible Majors for Accelerated Law
- African American Studies
- Allied Health Studies
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Art
- Art History
- Biological Science
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Classics
- Computer Science (BA)
- Economics
- English
- French
- German
- General Business
- General Engineering
- History
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Law Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Multidisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Policy Leadership
- Writing, Rhetoric, and Speech Communications
- Sociology
- Southern Studies
- Spanish
- Theatre Arts
Pre-Law Graduate
"I have the sense of community here on campus. Everyone is welcomed with open arms at the Pre-Law Advising Office and they are always willing to help."
Jack Meadows
B.A. in Political Science, minor in History '23, Law School student at the University of Missouri