Bachelor in Pre-Law Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Pre-Law Studies (Bachelor's), tuition is Students admitted through the Direct Admission Program receive a scholarship equal to 50% of Mitchell Hamline’s tuition for the current academic year..

This programme prepares students for admission to law school through structured academic and professional pathways. It offers multiple options to align undergraduate study with law school entry, including accelerated and direct admission routes. Students develop critical thinking, writing, research, and ethical reasoning skills through coursework and departmental resources. The programme is part of a legal studies department that also offers a paralegal certificate and a master's in the study of law.

Focus areas include Legal Studies, Paralegal Certificate, Master in the Study of Law, Pre-Law Pathways, 3 + 3 Accelerated Program, Direct Admission Program.

The programme requires completion of a bachelor's degree with no specified total credits. Students in the 3+3 pathway take 12 credits of law school courses during their undergraduate studies. The direct admission pathway requires a minimum of 16 credits in a major at Hamline.

Graduates pursue admission to law school and enter legal professions such as attorneys, legal consultants, and paralegals.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at Hamline and on transferred courses. A minimum LSAT score at or above the 50th percentile of the most recent Mitchell Hamline class is required. Students must apply by March of their junior year for the 3+3 programme.

On-campus, full-time, with options for 3+3 accelerated and direct admission pathways over six or seven years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, combines a long history (founded in 1854) with a student-centered liberal arts approach that suits international students seeking a personalized U.S. experience. With roughly 3,100 students and about 95 programs across undergraduate and graduate study, Hamline emphasizes small classes, close faculty mentorship and an inclusive campus community. International learners benefit from dedicated advising, orientation services and campus groups that ease cultural adjustment and support academic goals.

Academics at Hamline focus on experiential learning and professional preparation. Programs integrate internships, field placements, community-based projects and studio work so students graduate with practical skills and real-world experience. Faculty are active mentors who encourage critical thinking, interdisciplinary study and social responsibility; popular areas include education, business, health sciences and the arts. Opportunities for research, service learning and leadership help students build resumes and relationships with local employers.

Campus life blends civic engagement, cultural events and access to the Twin Cities’ broader career network. Housing, career services, study abroad and counseling offices provide practical support for study planning, visa concerns and job searches. For international applicants seeking a close-knit campus with strong mentorship, hands-on learning and clear pathways to internships or graduate study, Hamline offers a welcoming environment and ample opportunities to grow academically and professionally.