Pre-Law (Minor) What Makes It Great The Pre-Law Minor at Daemen College addresses two key recommendations by the American Bar Association (ABA): While the ABA “does not recommend any particular group of undergraduate majors, or courses, that should be taken by those wishing to prepare for legal education; it does emphasize that “there are important skills and values and significant bodies of knowledge that can be acquired prior to law school and that will provide a sound foundation for a sophisticated legal education.”At Daemen,students may major in any subject they wish paired with a Pre-Law minor that provides a rigorous course of study in preparation for law school. Minors and More • Minors in history & government, political science, criminal justice, European studies and Black studies. • Specialization in environmental studies. • Pre-Law advisement is also housed in the History & Government Department. • Includes a program preparing students to teach social studies at the adolescence level. Key Features • 6 credit house of required courses in public law and legal systems; • 3 credit hours of advanced writing; • 9 credit hours selected two of the following areas: Government and Law; Oral and Communication Skills; Social Institutions and Human Behavior; and the Business World • Multiple law-related courses from various disciplines (History & Government, Philosophy, Business, Psychology and English) Daemen Students • Are provided Pre-Law Advising and support from History & Government Faculty with J.D./Ph.D. specializations in public law • May join the Pre-Law Student association • May participate in the Moot Court Experience (GVT 305, Political Argumentation and Debate) • May study abroad and receive academic credit for internships, service learning and cooperative field experiences For more information, contact Laurie Walsh, Chair of the History and Government Department, at 716.839.8562 or lwalsh@daemen.edu.