Interested in a career in law? Law school students come from a variety of majors and backgrounds. UNT Dallas has a variety of class offerings which can introduce you to the law and the legal profession.
Faculty Advisors for Pre-Law
For more information about attending law school or the legal profession please contact:
Jan Cunningham
Attorney and Lecturer of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Pre-Law Advisor
Office: Founders Hall 234
Phone: 972-338-1753
Email: Jan.Cunningham@untdallas.edu
Sharon Fjordbak
Attorney and Senior Lecturer of Business Law
Pre-Law Society Faculty Adviser
Office: Founders Hall 323
Phone: 214-288-8669
Email: Sharon.Fjordbak@untdallas.edu
Ed Fjordbak
Attorney and Lecturer of Law
Pre-Law Society Faculty Advisor
Office: Founders Hall 326
Email: Edward.Fjordbak@untdallas.edu
Resources
For general information about the legal profession and applying to law school visit:
American Bar Association (https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/pre_law/)
Pre-Professional Development
These competencies and courses have been identified as useful in helping students prepare to pursue a career in the law profession. Speak with advisors about whether some of these courses can be incorporated into your degree plan as electives or major/minor degree requirements.
Quantitative Skills
Quantitative skills are needed for analytical and problem-solving.
PSCI 2307 - Introduction to Political Science Research Methods
PSCI 4350 - Quantitative Political Research Design and Analysis
MATH 3405 - Introduction to Mathematical Proofs
MATH 4441 - Real Analysis I
MATH 4362 - Statistics
CJUS 3350 - Statistics in Criminal Justice
BLAW 4360 - Legal Research and Writing
Theoretical Skills
Theoretical content related to the understanding of government and political science techniques and design is helpful.
PSCI 2304 - Introduction to Political Science
PSCI 3320 - Democratic Theory
PSCI 3330 - Introduction to Public Administration
PSCI 3300 - International Relations
CJUS 2300 - Fundamentals in Criminal Law
CJUS 4200 - Criminal Procedure
CJUS 3210 - Judicial and Legal Systems
Professional Preparation
These courses further develop student understanding of the law profession, interaction with society, and the development of research skills needed in the law profession.
CJUS 4870 - Topics in Criminal Justice
Career in Law-discusses topics such as getting into law school, being successful in law school and careers in law. (this number will change when the course becomes permanent)
PSCI 4210 - Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties
/
PSCI 4200 - Constitutional Law: Discrimination and the Powers of the Government
PSCI 4520 - International Human Rights
PSCI 3360 - Comparative Courts
PSCI 4351 - Advanced Seminar in Political Science
PSCI 3301 - Introduction to Public Policy
PSCI 3110 - The Legislative Process
PSCI 4310 - Social Policy and Inequity
BLAW 3330 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
BLAW 3350 - Intellectual Property Law
BLAW 4300 - Commercial Real Estate Law
BLAW 4450 - Corporation Law
BLAW 4350 - Non-Profit Law