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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.

Moot court student finalists and faculty joined by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride, center, who helped judge the event.
Pre-law students, faculty and alumni prepare for our annual moot court competition.
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

Meet Miss Quincy

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

In debate over a gun owner’s rights, Emma Hildebrand named top advocate at College’s annual Moot Court competition.
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‘Using Her Education to Improve the Lives of Others’

Mega-involved Hadley Smithhisler named Monmouth’s Student Laureate of Lincoln Academy.
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Pre-Law

Preparing you for law school

It’s about more than just becoming a lawyer

Law schools attended by recent graduates

Pre-Law News

Meet Miss Quincy

Hildebrand Makes the Case

‘Using Her Education to Improve the Lives of Others’

Global Public Health

Minor inSolving world problems.

STUDENT MEDIA

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES INA FAST-PACED WORLD.