Pre-Law Advising

Serve others while promoting justice.

Our pre-law students are investing in their communities, advocating for just and equitable processes, and identifying how to enact change in the areas they’re most passionate about.

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in law, you can combine any major with our pre-law advising track. Our pre-professional advisors will help you find courses and opportunities that fit your goals, while ensuring that you’re on track to meet law school requirements.

Through your pre-law coursework, you’ll:

Develop your analytic and problem-solving skills
Practice reading and listening critically, and explaining your own ideas
Do hands-on research with primary sources
Master a second language

Pre-professional advising can also connect you with opportunities like internships, volunteering, and study abroad, so you can gain exposure to different areas of law and prepare for an impactful future, whatever professional path you choose. Because of their unique experiences and well-rounded perspectives, Hopkins students are routinely accepted to top law schools.

97% Law School Applicants Admitted to One or More Programs
98% Students With at Least One Research or Internship Experience

Changing the Landscape of Law

RAMYA B. ’19

International Studies and Political Science

Wearing the White Hat

At the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Ramya learned the basics of legal counterterrorism strategy, witnessed court proceedings, and was inspired by those who prosecute on behalf of justice.

KAREN L. ’95

Pre-Law

From the Basketball Court to the Legal Court

Hopkins alum and former basketball player Karen represents clients in antitrust, sports, and other complex litigation matters at Skadden’s New York Office. She was named a Sports and Entertainment Trailblazer by The National Law Journal in 2019 and one of Crain’s 2019 Notable Women in the Business of Sports.