Overview
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Why Minor in Pre-Law at PBA?
Prepare for law school and law-related careers through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s interdisciplinary Pre-Law minor. Students strengthen verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, and legal reasoning while exploring the historical, philosophical, political, and constitutional foundations of law.
- Founded in Christ: Examine law, justice, ethics, and public life through a Christian liberal arts perspective.
- Legal Foundations: Explore constitutional government, criminal law, international law, litigation, and the philosophy of law.
- Analytical Skills: Strengthen critical thinking, argumentation, research, writing, and communication skills valuable for legal study and professional work.
- Law School Preparation: Build an interdisciplinary academic foundation that supports preparation for law school and careers related to law, government, and public policy.
What You'll Learn
Students in the Pre-Law minor develop an interdisciplinary understanding of law, government, and constitutional principles while strengthening the analytical and communication skills important for legal study.
Students learn to:
- Understand American government and constitutional principles
- Analyze legal arguments and judicial issues
- Explore litigation and advocacy
- Examine criminal and international law
- Study political thought and the philosophy of law
- Strengthen research, writing, reasoning, and communication skills
Program Details
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this minor program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
- Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
- A declared undergraduate major
- Meet applicable academic requirements for enrollment in minor coursework
- Politics majors complete approved Pre-Law coursework that has not already been credited toward the Politics major
Pre-Law students benefit from collaborative classrooms, research resources, and learning environments that encourage discussion, argumentation, and analysis of legal and constitutional issues. Students strengthen their preparation for law school through interdisciplinary study in politics, history, philosophy, writing, and law while developing research, advocacy, and communication skills.

Common Major Pairings
A Pre-Law minor complements majors that benefit from legal reasoning, analytical thinking, research, writing, and an understanding of government and public policy. Common major pairings may include:
Financial Aid
PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your education with scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.