Pre-Law
A well-rounded liberal arts education is the best way to prepare for a career in law because it prepares the mind for the mental gymnastics and rigor of law school.
How does Monmouth get me ready for law school?
Our Pre-Law program gives you everything you need to launch a career in the legal field. You’ll benefit from one-on-one advising, free LSAT prep sessions, and a variety of law-related courses. Beyond the classroom, you’ll sharpen your skills through internships and our hands-on moot court competition. Whether you want to become a lawyer, judge, law enforcement officer, or government official, Monmouth’s Pre-Law program helps you take the first step with confidence.
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It’s about more than just becoming a lawyer
Our students are accepted to some of the top law schools in Illinois and around the country. Our graduates work in law firms of all sizes, in government positions such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations and as in-house counsel for large corporations. A number of our graduates also work for public interest organizations and local police forces.
Law schools attended by recent graduates
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Pre-Law News
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In Elite Company
Read MoreFighting Scots’ Mylee Hansen receives Midwest Conference’s prestigious student-athlete honor for football.
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Wellman Named Top Advocate
Read MoreThe case was fictional, but the pressure was real at Monmouth’s 15th annual moot court competition.
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Strom Repeats as Top Advocate
Read MoreSenior from Monmouth also won college’s moot court competition in 2023; other finalists were Dean Duncan, Shannon Smith and Taylor Whitaker.
