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Pre-law Advising at Eastern

Admission to law school depends on two factors: a high grade point average (GPA) and a strong score on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).  Statue Of LibertySkills critical to the legal profession include analytical, problem-solving, critical reading, verbal and written proficiency. General background knowledge in American history and government, ethics, and economic reasoning is also recommended.

While many students will major in political science, our faculty recommends that you select a major that you are passionate about—you will find it more satisfying and you are more likely to do well.  While studying that major, our factuly can help to advise you towards your ultimate goal of law school.   Outside of your major, we also recommend that you have breadth in your course selection. Select courses that will provide you with the skills and general background knowledge that will help you in law school. For example, take a course in logic or law. Choose courses that will force you to write more and to communicate clearly. Consider the legal studies minor.

Law Schools of Eastern Grads

Law schools to which Eastern applicants have been accepted recently:

  • Boston University
  • Emory University
  • University of Connecticut
  • Catholic University
  • George Mason University
  • Villanova University
  • Seton Hall University
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Widener University
  • Roger Williams University
  • Rutgers University-Camden
  • Franklin Pierce Law Center
  • Western New England College
Other law schools to which Eastern University students have been accepted over the years:
  • Harvard University
  • American University
  • University of Richmond
  • Hofstra University
  • Temple University
  • Lewis and Clark
  • University of Denver

Dr. Justin Moeller- Pre-Law Advisor
Assistant Professor, Political Science
E-mail: jmoeller@eastern.edu
Phone: 610.341.5873
Fax: 610.341.1460