To apply to law school, you must have (or be in your final year of completing) a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. No particular major or pre-law curriculum is required. You should begin the application process in the academic year prior to when you want to enroll - however, you should begin preparing for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) even earlier.
We recommend you begin research on the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website. LSAC provides a wealth of information for prospective students regarding the application process and preparing for the LSAT. DiscoverLaw.org is another LSAC resource that provides information on the practice of law.
In addition, colleges and universities will have a designated pre-law advisor who can assist you with the law school admissions process. You may also want to contact the academic advising office at your college or talk to your major department advisor for additional guidance.
The University of Houston Pre-Law Pipeline Programs are race-neutral, gender-neutral, and ethnic-neutral preparatory initiatives designed to equip first-generation undergraduate students, aspiring first-generation law students, and individuals from low-income backgrounds with essential information, tools, and training to develop a successful law school application. Our programs include LSAT instruction, introductory law school classes, placements in law-related internships, and professional development training, all designed for students eager to fulfill their dreams of attending law school and pursuing a successful legal career.
The 3+3 program allows students to earn both an undergraduate degree and a law degree in just 6 years. Selected students will begin law school after only three years of undergraduate work, with the first year of law school counting toward the completion of the undergraduate degree. Upon completion of the first year of law school, students will earn a degree in Liberal Studies, with a minor in Phronesis and a second minor of the student’s choice.
