Legal Studies and Pre-Law

The Concord University Pre-Law Mentoring Program provides those students considering a career in the legal system a chance to have real world, academic and professional experiences, unique at the undergraduate level, to better prepare for the challenge of some of the best law schools in the United States. The program is designed to provide students with a foundation in legal research and writing, ethics, and a variety of special topic electives, such as, family law, criminal law, and litigation.

18 Total Credit Hours Required
Credit Hours Course Number Course
3 LSPL 101 Introduction to the Legal Studies
3 LSPL 201 Legal Research and Writing
3 LSPL 301 Legal Ethics
3 LSPL 405 Legal Studies Capstone
3 Elective Course
3 Elective Course
List of Elective Courses
Credit Hours Course Number Course
3 ACCT 303 Accounting Regulations
3 BGEN 301 Principles of Business Law
3 COMM 101 Fundamentals of Speech
3 MCOM 359 Media and Communication Law
3 ENGL 251 Technical Writing
3 ENGL 313 English Grammars
3 PHIL 308 Logic
3 PHIL 316 Ethics
3 POSC 101 Introduction to Political Science
3 POSC 104 American Federal Government
3 POSC 338 Modern Political Ideologies
3 POSC 369 Legislative Process
3 POSC 401 Constitutional Law
3 POSC 405 Political Theory
3 SOC 303 Criminology
3 SOC 326 Medical Sociology
1-3 SOWK 320 Special Topics

The benefits of the program include the following:

  • Schedule counseling
  • Undergraduate courses meant to introduce the rigors of the law school experience (legal environment, legal research, etc.)
  • LSAT preparation
  • Law school admission and selection assistance
  • Internships
  • Membership opportunity to Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, International, and participation in National Moot Court competitions

ΦAΔ

The Concord University Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity International is a professional organization that strives to provide opportunity and experience to aspiring Pre-law students. Recently, our PAD Chapter has:

  • Attended PAD’s annual National Pre-Law Conference in Washington D.C., where we participated in the annual mock trial competition placing in the national top ten.
  • Took a tour of the West Virginia School of Law and Georgetown University.
  • Spoke via Skype with Baylor and Richmond University
  • Received valuable information from Richmond University, Washington and Lee, George Mason University, George Washington University, West Virginia University, The University of Virginia, and many others.
  • Hosted a political debate between the Senatorial Candidates for the Sixth District of West Virginia.

Furthermore, Concord University’s Phi Alpha Delta Chapter is a tremendous opportunity for fellowship and interaction with others having similar interests. Our Chapter is not limited to Pre-Law students; we currently have numerous Political Science majors serving as members.  We encourage anyone to get involved with Phi Alpha Delta and see where we can help you go!