Build Your Future in Law

The Schar School of Policy and Government is George Mason University’s home for students preparing for law school and legal careers. Open to students from every major, the Patriot Pre-Law Program offers expert advising, law-focused courses, a supportive community, and practical resources to help you succeed from your first semester through the law school application process.

Why Pre-Law Students Choose the Schar School

✓ Personalized Support: Receive one-on-one guidance from experienced pre-law advisors, faculty, and staff
✓ Academic Excellence: Choose from law-focused majors, minors, and courses that build the knowledge and skills law schools value
✓ Expert Faculty and Mentors: Learn from faculty with legal and policy expertise and connect with attorneys, judges, admissions professionals, and other guest speakers
✓ Supportive Community: Join an engaged network of students who share your interest in law through learning communities, student organizations, and events
✓ Proven Outcomes: Build the skills and experience to pursue law school or other law-related careers, with guidance that has helped students gain admission to law schools across the country

Choose Your Path

Whether you’re exploring possible legal fields or getting ready to apply for law school, the Patriot Pre-Law Program offers multiple ways to build the knowledge, skills, and experience you need.

Meet the Pre-Law Team