91制片厂 | Philosophy of Law

Philosophy of Law, B.A.

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Philosophy majors rank 1st among all majors in LSAT score (+4.7 pts higher than average). - U.S. Department of Education Studies

Philosophy majors rank 1st among all majors in law school acceptance rate (82.4%). - U.S. Department of Education Studies

"Philosophy is the #1 earning humanities major for mid-career earning potential." -

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"I enjoy all of my professors because they're fun to be around. You can talk to them about anything - no matter how strange or out there it is. It opens up more arguments in class, and more things to talk about."

The perfect preparation for success on the LSAT and in law school.

Learn how to communicate ideas more effectively and persuasively in preparation for a successful career within the legal system.

Examine the intellectual framework underlying our society and justice system
Learn and formulate your own ideas through interactive dialogue with your professors and classmates
Develop skills in writing, persuasion and critical thinking
Investigate fundamental questions surrounding nature, being, reason, knowledge and faith
Analyze and interpret the works of past and modern philosophers

Philosophy of Law Course Options Include:

Introduction to Critical Thinking
Logic
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Philosophy of Law
Ethics (Action and Values)
Political Philosophy
Philosophy of Rights
Modern Philosophy

Life after Lewis

Lewis' Philosophy of Law degree is the perfect preparation for success on the LSAT (required for admission to law school) and law school, but also wonderful preparation for a wide variety of careers which require intensive communication and critical thinking skills, including psychology, social work, education, business, public administration and health care.

Attorney in corporate or private practice
Legal counsel for government or corporations
Public defender
Politician - local, state or national
Public advocate
Educator at law school or college
Librarian in a law library

Minor

Many students choose to minor in Philosophy in Law if they are majoring in another program but interested in pursuing law school after Lewis.

Dual Major

Philosophy of Law is a popular dual major, often earned in combination with programs such as Political Science, English, Physics, and Criminal Justice.

Pre-Law at Lewis

Learn more about law school admission requirements and why 91制片厂is the perfect place to prepare for law school.

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