Pre-Professional Program in Law
Fighting for justice and equity. Protecting the vulnerable. Driving public policy through politics. As a lawyer, you’ll be empowered to use your legal knowledge, skills and position to help others in a multitude of ways. Alverno is the perfect place to start your pre-law journey. Open to students in any major, our program will prepare you to be a competitive candidate for law school.
In the classroom
The Alverno pre-law program will supplement your undergraduate studies with specialized courses designed to prepare you for law school entrance exams.
You’ll thrive in Alverno’s small classes with dedicated faculty mentors and strong relationships with peers. You will develop the skills to make a lasting impact on those you serve. And, through Alverno’s 8 Abilities and Alverno’s social-justice focused values, you will develop a strong ethical and moral code, and you’ll practice the ability to adapt to your circumstances.
In addition to receiving personalized advising from a faculty member within your major, you’ll be assigned a pre-law advisor who will provide you with support and help guide you through the law school admission process.
Beyond the classroom
You’ll intern for at least one semester, giving you a valuable opportunity to build your resume while getting hands-on experience applying the skills and knowledge you’ll learn in the classroom. Our location in Wisconsin’s largest city provides a wide range of internship and experiential learning opportunities to help you gain insight into the world of law. Alverno’s Career Studio, which is connected to more than 2,000 partner sites, can help you find the right internship for you.
You’ll also have a chance to attend workshops, shadow legal professionals, get tips from current law students and network with Alverno alumnae working in the legal field.
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— KaquishkaI definitely walked in to my first year of law school with skills in public speaking, critical thinking and communication that were honed at Alverno as well as crucial in law school and in my practice today.
Pre-Law + The Alverno Difference
We create women leaders who are ready to succeed and shatter ceilings. At Alverno, you’ll find an empowering, supportive environment that helps you achieve your best. Employers are often impressed by Alverno graduates’ ability to answer questions thoughtfully, think critically, synthesize information and integrate diverse perspectives — all essential skills in law.
Instead of letter grades, we focus on your personal development and real-world skills — equipping you with the crucial communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills you need to thrive in psychology. Our learning approach is centered around the 8 Abilities, which will set you apart from the crowd.
