Director: Joseph Devine, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Dietrich College
Location: Dietrich College Dean's Office, Baker Hall 154

www.cmu.edu/pre-law

Carnegie Mellon University’s Pre-Law Program is for students and alumni who are considering or applying to law school. The program offers advising, resources and access to the Thomas M. Kerr, Jr. Student Pre-Law Society, which is a student organization for current students and alumni who are interested in law school, the legal profession or generally interested in law-related issues, events and activities.

The Pre-Law Advising Program has three focal points, each of which corresponds to the common sequence of phases for those who develop an interest in and ultimately apply to law school.

1. Exploration: "I have a tentative interest in law, but have not definitely decided to apply to law school." 
2. Preparation: "I have definitely decided to apply to law school, but I don't know when I will apply." or, "I am not yet at the point when I will be applying."
3. Application: "I have definitely decided to apply to law school, and now is the time when I intend to apply."

The Pre-Law Program also works with CMU alumni who are law students and lawyers and offers networking and mentorship opportunities. There are also various events and activities that are sponsored or coordinated by the program on campus and in the Pittsburgh community. Examples include lectures, rotating series of undergraduate courses on legal topics and other resources that highlight current and significant legal issues. Visit www.cmu.edu/pre-law for more information.