Minor in Pre-Law Studies
Program Options: Minor, Emphasis
Pre-Law programs at Colorado Christian University are designed to equip you with the skills and abilities needed to gain admittance into law school and pursue a career in the legal field. While students are not required to study Pre-Law in order to attend law school, the undergraduate courses offered in the Pre-Law programs serve as appropriate prerequisites that prepare you for the study of law.
Your choice of major will depend on the type of legal issues that most interest you as well as the academic subjects you find engaging. CCU strongly recommends that if your desire is to gain admittance into any law school, you become fully aware of the courses you may be required to take during your undergraduate experience.
A minor offers a concentrated area of coursework to supplement your major field of study. It is designed to enhance the range of topics and knowledge for a well-rounded student. It can provide exposure to important concepts that help students prepare for a fast-paced workplace.
Pre-Law Studies at CCU
Nowhere in society is there a greater need for Christians than in the fields of law and government. An education that steeps a person in the Christian worldview and focuses on the integration of faith, learning, and living provides an excellent background for those who want to move into the hundreds of careers that are available for those with a degree in law. All of those are careers that position you to have a significant impact upon society. Colorado Christian University is a great launching pad for you, and a career in law is a great way to enable you to maximize your impact on society.
What can you do with a minor in pre-law studies?
- Corporate or private practice
- Criminal prosecution and civil law
- Estate planning
- Legal aid services
- Lobbying
Interesting Classes You Might Take
- Business Law II
- Appellate Advocacy and Moot Court
- Constitutional Law
Course Catalog
About the School of Business and Leadership
The School of Business and Leadership follows a practitioner-professor model; every professor has been successful in business, with many of them still owning and running their businesses part-time as they teach. Close connection to the workplace ensures they stay relevant and incorporate the latest business wisdom and trends as well as understand what employers are seeking. Employers are our customers while students are our clients whom we are preparing for success.
Our professors have accumulated decades of business experience and academic credentials, working in law firms, Fortune 500 companies, high-tech companies, small firms, and entrepreneurship endeavors. Some accomplishments include running communications for the Olympics in Beijing, amassing a real small estate empire, building their own Financial Management company that invests more than $30 million, and one professor who has started more than ten new businesses. Our professors have connections that can provide networking opportunities to help you get the most out of your experience at CCU.