Pre-Law at Southern Wesleyan

Most colleges and universities have no set pre-law degree, and most law schools are looking for candidates with strong written and oral communication skills, along with good analytical thinking skills.

The English major offers a strong foundation in all of these critical areas. Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University’s English program have completed their law degrees at the University of South Carolina, University of Kentucky, University of Alabama, and Emory University, to name a few.

Here's what one of our successful graduates says:

"Words are the tools of the trade for a lawyer. The most important skills that a lawyer can have are the ability to read critically and the ability to express thoughts clearly, especially in writing. Earning a degree in English taught me these skills and prepared me well for the study of law and the practice of law. I highly recommend the study of English to anyone considering a career in law."

Keith Smith,
SWU English graduate; corporate lawyer in Atlanta

For a stronger application, the student should consider a second major in a field such as history, business, or psychology.