Fort Hays State University Virtual College

Pre-Law Certificate

Whether you see yourself in the courtroom, the boardroom, or a governmental office, a law degree can be your ticket to a rewarding career.  Lawyers are problem solvers.  Skilled in communication and able to work through the complexities of case law, statutes, and administrative regulations, lawyers play a vital role in society.  The Pre-law Certificate provides you with an understanding of the foundations of American law, a working knowledge of legal resources, and the skills to engage in basic legal research and argumentation.  With the Pre-law Certificate you’ll be better prepared for law school and for the legal profession.

Required Courses:

POLS 320  Introduction to Law 3 hours
POLS 420  Legal Research Methods 3 hours
POLS 620  Constitutional Law 3 hours
And one of the following:  
POLS 621  American Civil Liberties 3 hours
POLS 622  Legal Advocacy 3 hours
GBUS 204  Business Law 3 hours
PHIL 310  Philosophy of Law 3 hours
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE 12 hours