Minor

Pre-Law Studies Minor

The minor in Pre-Law Studies is recommended for students interested in going to law school or a law-related career, jobs in government, or in the courts. [18 credits]

  • Russell Sage College and Albany Law School have partnered to offer a 3+3 accelerated Law School program (bachelor's degree to JD degree) for entering first-year students and rising sophomore students who meet certain requirements.

I. Foundation

  • Complete one of the following:
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

II. Core

  • Complete two of the following:
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

III. Law Topics

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Minor Policy

  • Minors may be declared any time before the completion of the drop/add period in the first term of the senior year or before completion of 87 credit hours, whichever comes later.
  • Successful completion of at least a one course in the minor is a prerequisite to such declaration.
  • Only two of the required minor courses may also count toward major or another minor’s requirements. 
  • One-half of the required minor credits for the minor must be completed at Sage (minimum).
  • GPA in Minor required: 2.200 (minimum)
Total Credits
18