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Public Affairs & Pre-Law Preparation

30% of Glenn College students are pre-law.

A bachelor’s degree in public affairs can be a strategic choice for aspiring lawyers, especially those who want to use their career to serve the public interest. 

Prepare for law school and beyond with curriculum grounded in public policy and analysis. Through projects, papers and presentations, public affairs students gain skills to be successful law students - critical thinking, deductive and inductive reasoning, analytical reading and effective communication.

Glenn College alumni have gone on to attend prestigious law schools including:

  • Yale

  • Georgetown

  • Ohio State 

  • Case Western Reserve

  • Harvard

  • Berkeley

Featured Alumnus: Sarah Tibbitts, JD Candidate at Case Western Reserve University School of Law

“My time at the Glenn College laid the groundwork for the rest of my career. Getting a degree in public affairs gave me the foundational skills I needed to pursue a career in law and policy, and being around likeminded students and faculty with passion for public service cemented my desire to pursue a career in public interest law.”

Related Courses

Prepare to contribute meaningfully to the development and implementation of public law and policy. Explore the intersection of civics, public policy and law to develop a deep understanding of the American governmental system, the lawmaking processes and core topics in public administration and policy. 

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Gain essential knowledge to navigate the legal complexities of the public and nonprofit sectors. Examine constitutional issues impacting public service controversies and develop the skills to analyze and apply legal concepts to real-world scenarios. 

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