Considering a career in the legal profession
Calvin's pre-law program can help you to make the most of your liberal arts education at Calvin. The pre-law program will provide you with the resources you need to discover whether a career in the legal profession is appropriate for you and help you prepare to enter the field of law.
Pre-law is a specialization within a chosen major for students at Calvin; there is no pre-law major, per se. Instead, students select a major field of study in an area of interest to them as they prepare to attend law school after earning their four year degree. Law schools accept undergraduate degrees in various fields and interests, with the specific training in the "major" of law taking place in law school.
Grand Rapids area law firm offers internship specifically for Calvin pre-law student
(application deadline is November 30, 2012)
ANNOUNCING:
2012-13 Calvin College Pre-law Luncheon Series
Five lunch events have been scheduled for the upcoming academic year, with five different topics. Interested students must register in advance with pre-law advisor Dr. Westra or with Ellen Hekman, and we will provide lunch and personal conversations with experts in the legal field for up to 10 pre-law students at each event.
Friday, October 19, 2012
On Being a Christian Lawyer
Friday, November 9, 2012
Preparing for Law School and Succeeding in Law
Friday, February 8, 2013
Finding a Job After Law School
Friday, March 8, 2013
Deciding if a Legal Career is Right for You
Friday, April 12, 2013
Practicing Law to "Do Justice" and to Help Others
Other resources
What we offer
- Advising and course recommendations for students wishing to gain admission to law school
- Special events for pre-law students
- Internship opportunities in the legal field
- A mentoring program that pairs students with Calvin alumni working in the legal field
- LSAT and LSAT practice tests
- Pre-Law Program Library containing information about law careers, law schools, LSAT testing and more
