Academic Profile & Classes

Law schools do not require any pre-requisite courses. Choose a major that you will enjoy. Undergraduate GPA is an important part of the law school application. Make sure that your major suits your strengths which will allow you to succeed academically.

Law schools will consider the following when reviewing your academic record:

• Overall performance
• Rigor of the coursework
• Grand trends – show improvement over time.
• Consistency
• Evidence of intellectual curiosity

Minors and Certificates

UGA offers several minors and certificates that focus on legal topics. Pursue these opportunities if you are interested and qualify. They are not required. Law schools do not expect to see any specific minor or certificate.

Law and Policy Minors and Certificates

• Minor in Law, Jurisprudence and the State
• Minor in Law, Ethics, and Philosophy
• Minor in Health Policy and Management
• Minor in Environmental Law
• Certificate in Legal Studies

Interdisciplinary Minors and Certificates

• Asian Studies Certificate
• Minor in African Studies
• Latinx Studies Minor
• Certificate in LGBTQ Studies
• Certificate in Native American Studies
• Minor in Women’s Studies

Courses

UGA offers courses that will provide background information on the law, the U.S. legal system, and international legal systems. You do not need to take any of these courses. Speak with your academic advisor about courses in your major that have a legal topic.

• Undergraduate School of Law Courses – The School of Law offers courses designed for undergraduate students.
• Department of Philosophy Pre-Law Track – The Department of Philosophy has developed a list of courses that might interest you as a pre-law student.

Withdrawals

Limit the number of times that you withdraw from a course. Zero withdrawals are ideal, but things happen. Think about the impact before you withdraw from a course. Speak with your advisor before making this decision.