What Can I Do with a Major in…
Pre-Law
The pre-law major prepares students for law school. Pre-law majors develop writing, interpersonal communication, and analytical skills, as well as diversity awareness. Humanities, social sciences, economics, and business are also areas of concentration. Pre-law majors who choose not to pursue a law degree may find employment in the legal, business, and financial industries, as well as nonprofit organizations and the government.
The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to pre-law majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.
Accountant
Actuary
Appraiser
Auditor
Bailiff
Bank Examiner
Campaign Manager
Career Counselor
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Computer Systems Analyst
Congressional Aide
Consumer Safety Specialist
Corrections Officer
Court Clerk
Court Reporter
Crime Analyst
Criminologist
Deputy U.S. Marshal
Environmental Health Officer
Family Therapist, Divorce/Custody
FBI Agent
Higher Education Administrator
Hospital Administrator
Human Resources Specialist
Information Systems Specialist/Manager
Information Technology Professional
Insurance Agent
Insurance Claims Investigator
Journalist
Judge
Labor Negotiator
Law Clerk
Lawyer
Librarian, Law
Marketing Specialist
Mediation Specialist
Nonprofit Organization Director
Paralegal
Parole Officer
Professor
Public Relations Specialist
Reporter
Social Worker
Tax Consultant
Tax Preparer
Teacher
Top Executive, Business
Writer
Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:
Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry (OCC 125.35)
Career Opportunities in Law Enforcement, Security, and Protective Services (OCC 125.2)
Careers for Legal Eagles and Other Law-and-Order Types (OCC PT 40)
Careers in Focus: Law (OCC 123.2)
Career in Focus: Public Safety (OCC 125.4)
Careers in Law (OCC 123)
Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors (OCC 125.25)
Websites:
BSU Dept. of Political Science: http://www.bsu.edu/poli-sci/
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
American Bar Association: http://www.abanet.org
America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Association of American Law Schools: http://www.aals.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships-USA.com
Vault Career Insider
Law School Admission Council: http://www.lsac.org
National Association of Legal Professionals: http://www.nalp.org
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org