Program Overview

Pre-Law Program

Why Hartwick?

You want to use the courtroom to make a difference. You want to give people equal opportunities for justice. Pre-law at Hartwick gives you the skills to thrive.

MANY CAREER PATHS

No matter what area of law you want to specialize in, from criminal law to international, environmental or business, you’ll be prepared at Hartwick.

• From the start, you’ll be part of a team that will guide you through the pre-law program requirements.
• Faculty and staff advisors meet with you to ensure you’ve got the classes you need and the internship opportunities that will support your career goals.
• And when the time comes, your Guidance Team will help you prepare professional school application materials, conduct practice interviews with pre- and post-consultation, and make sure you’re the most competitive candidate possible when you apply to law school after Hartwick.

AN EDUCATION BUILT FOR YOU

You’ll not only develop a broad educational background in policy analysis, legal writing and research, economics and critical thinking, but you’ll build your specific FlightPath, honing your focus on civil and human rights, white collar crime and cybersecurity, or test out your legal arguments in mock trial classes.

• Legal Studies Minor

EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES

A Hartwick education is more than just what happens inside the classroom. Join the Pre-Law Club and take field trips to observe law professionals in Binghamton and Albany, or take on a role in Student Government (SGA) to better represent your fellow students on campus.

• You won’t just be learning from textbooks.
• Be part of the Institute of Public Service and discover opportunities to participate in local and state government, assist with voter turn-out drives, and hear from guest speakers who are active in the legal fields.
• J Term opportunities in Europe, Asia and Africa will develop your understanding of international law, and internships with local courts, lawyers and judges, and corporate law firms will put your skills to the test in a real-world work environment.

Faculty

Matthew Chick

Assistant Professor of Political Science & Pre-Law Program Coordinator

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Program Overview

• Pre-law at Hartwick gives you the skills to thrive in the courtroom and make a difference.
• Develop a broad educational background in policy analysis, legal writing and research, economics and critical thinking.
• Build your specific FlightPath, honing your focus on civil and human rights, white collar crime and cybersecurity, or test out your legal arguments in mock trial classes.
• Join the Pre-Law Club and take field trips to observe law professionals in Binghamton and Albany.
• Participate in local and state government, assist with voter turn-out drives, and hear from guest speakers who are active in the legal fields.
• Take advantage of J Term opportunities in Europe, Asia and Africa to develop your understanding of international law.
• Gain real-world experience through internships with local courts, lawyers and judges, and corporate law firms.