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Interested in a career in law? Law school students come from a variety of majors and backgrounds. UNT Dallas has a variety of class offerings which can introduce you to the law and the legal profession.
Faculty Advisors for Pre-Law
For more information about attending law school or the legal profession please contact:
Jan Cunningham
Attorney and Lecturer of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Pre-Law Advisor
Office: Founders Hall 234
Phone: 972-338-1753
Email: Jan.Cunningham@untdallas.edu
Sharon Fjordbak
Attorney and Senior Lecturer of Business Law
Pre-Law Society Faculty Adviser
Office: Founders Hall 323
Phone: 214-288-8669
Email: Sharon.Fjordbak@untdallas.edu
www.thefjordbaklawfirm.com
Ed Fjordbak
Attorney and Lecturer of Law
Pre-Law Society Faculty Advisor
Office: Founders Hall 326
Email: Edward.Fjordbak@untdallas.edu
Resources
For general information about the legal profession and applying to law school visit:
American Bar Association (https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/pre_law/)
Pre-Professional Development
These competencies and courses have been identified as useful in helping students prepare to pursue a career in the law profession. Speak with advisors about whether some of these courses can be incorporated into your degree plan as electives or major/minor degree requirements.
Quantitative Skills
Quantitative skills are needed for analytical and problem-solving.
Theoretical Skills
Theoretical content related to the understanding of government and political science techniques and design is helpful.
Professional Preparation
These courses further develop student understanding of the law profession, interaction with society, and the development of research skills needed in the law profession.
Career in Law-discusses topics such as getting into law school, being successful in law school and careers in law. (this number will change when the course becomes permanent)
Other Pre-Professional Development Opportunities
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