Resources

Explore these pre-law resources designed to provide aspiring lawyers with foundational knowledge and strategic tools for navigating the complexities of legal education and career preparation. Whether you're delving into case studies or mastering LSAT strategies, these resources are tailored to guide your journey towards a successful legal career.

There is no "best" major for admission to law school. Some common majors include, but are not limited to:

  • Political Science
  • Law and Society
  • History
  • Environmental Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Criminal Justice

Additionally, many pre-law students explore certificates, including:

  • African Studies
  • Business Law and Ethics
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity
  • Historic Preservation
  • International Human Rights
  • Journalism
  • Legal Studies
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Professional Writing
  • Security Studies

and minors, such as:

  • Any foreign language
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economics
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Analysis and Policy
  • Forensic Populations
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies

While there are no formal pre-requisite courses for law school, the American Bar Association has identified 10 core skills that will help you be successful in law school and your future legal career. Learn more about these and which UC courses will help you build them.

Recommended Courses

PPAC Resources

UC Law

Law School Admission Council (LSAC)

  • LSAC's Search for ABA Approved Law School. Enter your GPA and LSAT to see your likelihood of admission! 
  • Law School Admission Council. Take the next step on your law school journey today.
  • LawHub. From LSAT prep to getting ready for the first day of law school, LawHub's free courses, tools, podcasts, and events will guide you along the path to a legal career.
  • LawHub Advantage. For an annual fee you’ll get upgraded LSAT preparations and access to monitor your law school application progress and more.
  • Plus, Guided Journey. Free resource that accompanies and supports scholars for an entire year, engaging them as they explore the legal field, prepare for the LSAT, build their application materials, learn about financial aid, and make decisions about their future.
  • Plus Summer. Hosted by participating law schools, these four-to-six-week residential summer programs provide selected participants with an intimate view of legal education and the journey to law school.
  • Discover Law. Get inspired and learn what attending law school and pursuing a career in law can do for you.

American Bar Association (ABA)

ACLU Action Team. The ACLU Campus Action Team at UC works on campus to recruit, organize, and change UC for the betterment of its students. Through leadership development, base-building, and political community involvement, students will be able to build real student power and gain real-world experience organizing in public spaces.

Ohio Innocence Project-u: University of Cincinnati Chapter. Ohio Innocence Project-u is Ohio’s collegiate network of innocence advocates. Our mission is to gain awareness of wrongful convictions all over the country specifically in Ohio. OIP is a non-profit, bipartisan organization whose goal is to raise money and recognition for the cause.

Phi Alpha Delta. Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International is a professional law fraternity advancing integrity, compassion and courage through service to the student, the school, the profession and the community. This organization is open to all students, regardless of year or major.

Pre-Law Club. The UC Pre-Law Club is an organization meant to educate and guide students who are interested in attending law school after receiving an undergraduate degree. We also strive to inform our members by having interactive discussions on current legal issues. We work with attorneys and professors at the law school as well as other guest speakers to provide as much information to members as possible. We also work to improve resumes, social and community service skills. Additionally, we strive to bring students in undergraduate programs interested in law together. 

Pre-Law International Students Society (PLISS)

Student Government. Student Government is here to improve the student experience at the University of Cincinnati. Student Government is proud to serve you, the students of UC. Visit the Student Government website for more details.

UC Mock Trial Team. The University of Cincinnati Mock Trial Team has been competing on a national level since the 1992-93 season. UC has a proud tradition of excellence which includes having at least one team qualify for the national competition in every year of its existence.

Resources at UC

Greater Cincinnati Organizations

Nationwide Internship Programs