The minor in Pre-Law Studies is recommended for students interested in going to law school, law-related career, jobs in government or in the courts. [18 credits]
- 3+3 accelerated Law School program: 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. Contact the Interdisciplinary Studies Department, [email protected], for more information.
I. Foundation
- Complete one of the following:
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
II. Core
- Complete two of the following:
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
III. Law Topics
- Complete three of the following courses*
*Note: FMH 525 Introduction to US Law and FMH 527 Family & Juvenile Law may be taken for this category. Completion of the Registration Exception Request Form available in Self Service is required.
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