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Pre-Law Studies

Steven McCarty-Snead
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smccarty@contracosta.edu

Pre-Law Studies at Contra Costa College

Thinking about a future in law? Contra Costa College’s Pre-Law Studies program is part of the California State Bar and California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Pathway to Law School initiative—providing a strong, structured path for students who plan to transfer and eventually attend law school.

You’ll build a foundation in legal reasoning, writing, critical thinking, and ethics, while gaining exposure to fields like political science, sociology, and philosophy. The program is designed to prepare you for transfer to a four-year university, where you’ll complete your bachelor’s degree before applying to law school.

With a legal education, your career possibilities are wide open. Law graduates work in traditional legal roles, like attorneys and judges, as well as in non-traditional fields such as compliance, consulting, government, advocacy, and even business or media.

What is Pre-Law Studies

Pre-Law Studies provides the academic groundwork for students planning to pursue law school. It combines courses in critical thinking, communication, ethics, and social sciences to prepare students for the intellectual rigor of legal education and a wide range of legal and policy-related careers.

Pre-Law Studies Program Maps

Associate Degrees

Potential Career Options

Lawyer

Judge

Mediator

Paralegal

Secretary

Consultant

Educator

Corporate Attorney

Court Administrator

Governmental Administrator

Politician

Student Resources

At Contra Costa College, we provide essential resources to support your academic journey. Our Academic Counseling, Basic Needs Center, Career Services, and Transfer Services are designed to help you succeed in your studies, manage personal challenges, prepare for your career, and smoothly transition to four-year institutions.

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