Bachelor in Pre-Law Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Pre-Law Studies (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time on-campus students..

This programme is designed for students interested in the intersection of law, rights, and justice across multiple disciplines. It includes coursework in political science, philosophy, history, English, business, and economics. Students analyze legal systems, human rights, democracy, and public policy through critical study of primary texts and real-world issues. The programme emphasizes analytical reasoning and persuasive communication skills.

Focus areas include Political theory, Environmental law and regulation, Human rights, Rule of law, Public policy, Justice studies.

The major requires 36 credits distributed across core courses, electives, and interdisciplinary studies. Students complete a capstone experience involving research or applied work in law and justice.

Graduates pursue careers in law enforcement, government and public service, nonprofit organizations, and state or national government, or enter law school and graduate programs.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for undergraduate admission. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement as part of the application.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus and online options available; full-time and part-time study; typical duration is four years for full-time students. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 88% of applicants.

Linfield University has campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon, as well as eCampus programs for students who prefer to learn online. The McMinnville and Portland locations reflect the Pacific Northwest through their landscapes and diversity. The university has a total student population of 1,651, and students come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with 16 countries represented.

Academic study at Linfield spans undergraduate programs and online and hybrid degrees. The university’s academic programs are designed to encourage curiosity about the future and the wider world. Areas available through Online and Continuing Education include international business, nonprofit management, management, accounting and education. Education majors begin hands-on learning early, sometimes during their first year. Students can also pursue nursing, graduate study and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Linfield Center for Wine Education.

International students should know that Linfield offers both traditional campus study and flexible online pathways. Online and Continuing Education combines collaborative learning with online flexibility, skill-based study, mentorship and academic advising. Transfer options may support students bringing previous study, including international baccalaureate and other non-course credits. Student life includes clubs, athletics, leadership opportunities and learning experiences intended to introduce new perspectives, people and interests.