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Pre-Law Program

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Discover Your Path to the Law

Considering a potential legal career? The Pre-Law Program is here to support and guide you with its twofold mission of helping you determine whether the law is the right path, and if it is, equipping you to excel in law school.

The Pre-Law Program is open to all students. We are, indeed, the program for all majors.

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Head Start in Legal Writing

PLW 350: Introduction to Legal Research, Writing and Analysis is a legal writing course taught by lawyers who are experts in legal writing. Our course gives an unparalleled head start on your first-year law school legal writing course. Learn all of the basics before you even get to law school.

Required Experiential Learning

Required experiential learning through legal internships or the mock trial program for pre-law studies minors assists students with vocation identification and exploration of career options as future legal professionals. It also provides practical and professional experience while working toward an undergraduate degree.

LexisNexis Partnership

Students who participate in this online certification course are exposed to basic legal research techniques as they develop familiarity with the LexisPlus legal research platform, both of which are typically reserved for law school students and legal professionals. Students will earn a micro-credential for their resumes.

Mock Trial

In Mock Trial, student teams compete in simulations of real trials, advancing through local, regional and national competitions. Team members are assigned roles of attorneys and witnesses.

Student Spotlight

Arianna Pearson enjoys the University of Dayton's Pre-Law Program because its experiential learning opportunities allow student to explore the legal profession.

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Interested in law school? The UD School of Law offers a welcoming atmosphere, a commitment to providing practical legal training and the flexibility to offer you a variety of ways to earn your degree.

Experiential Learning
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From UD to DC: Mitchell O’Brien’s Honors Journey link-arrow link-arrow

The University of Dayton Honors Program is proud to highlight Mitchell O’Brien, an exceptional senior who has made the most of his college experience through his involvement in Honors opportunities. Graduating in 2025 with majors in International Studies and German, along with minors in Political Science and Pre-Law, Mitchell’s journey in the Honors Program has been transformative.
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300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0310
937-229-4229 email