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A well-rounded liberal arts education is the best way to prepare for a career in law because it prepares the mind for the mental gymnastics and rigor of law school.

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    Moot court student finalists and faculty joined by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride, center, who helped judge the event.
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    Pre-law students, faculty and alumni prepare for our annual moot court competition.
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    Students participate in our annual moot court competition, where students compete in simulated court or arbitration proceedings.

Preparing you for law school

The pre-law program helps you achieve what you need to enter a range of legal careers. Whether it is individual advising, free LSAT prep sessions, a range of law courses, or hands-on skill development through an internship or our moot court competition, we have what you need to begin a successful career as a lawyer, judge, law enforcement officer or government official.

It’s about more than just becoming a lawyer

Our students are accepted to some of the top law schools in Illinois and around the country. Our graduates work in law firms of all sizes, in government positions such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations and as in-house counsel for large corporations. A number of our graduates also work for public interest organizations and local police forces.

Law schools attended by recent graduates

Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Saint Louis University School of Law, The Law School at ...

Pre-Law News

  • Bailey Evans

    Exploring Greek, Discovering Monmouth

    Trustees’ Scholar Bailey Evans was attracted to Monmouth through virtual class, then ‘fell in love with the tight-knit community aspect’ of the College.
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  • Episode 9: Oct. 23, 2020

    Professors Robert Hinck and Robert Utterback discuss their study of how the media in China, Iran and Russia are following the U.S. presidential election; meet the two winners of the 10th-annual moot court competition.
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  • Emma Hildebrand ?21 is pictured at the Jan. 4 Miss Quincy pageant with last year?s winner, Jessic...

    Meet Miss Quincy

    Emma Hildebrand second Scot in a row to be crowned Miss Quincy.
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