Saints Maps - History/Pre-Law

HISTORY - PRE-LAW

SUGGESTED MINORS

American

CAREER COMPETENCIES

Students interested in earning a degree in History also have the option of including a Pre-Law concentration in their studies. This program of study allows students to study History in conjunction with Criminal Justice in efforts to prepare students for a career in the legal field. Students are also preapred to enter law school and graduate programs that certify them for legal careers.

SUCCESS AS A SAINT

Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.

Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.

Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.

Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.

HOW TO USE THIS MAP

Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.

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ENGAGE

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Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog

Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly

Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office

Join an on-campus organization such as the Criminal Justice Club to gain more connections

Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job-shadowing

Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Begin researching jobs in your field of study and narrow down to Top 5 choices

Create Handshake account

Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice

Explore average salaries for your career field

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Consider adding a minor another field such as Studies

FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP

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Meet with your new faculty progress to degree

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Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel

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Consider adding a foreign schedule Attend the Fall Internship industry-based internship

Start finalizing your resume Invest in proper business Career Closet

Create a LinkedIn profile

Attend the Fall Graduate options and start applying

YEARS FINAL YEAR

minor or certificate in American or International faculty advisor to check

SAINTS ADVANTAGE

Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.

CAREER PATHS

Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements

Complete your research seminar and enroll in ID 400 - a course that can assist you in finalizing your job search documents

Apply to graduate events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner

foreign language to your Internship Fair and apply for an internship resume business attire or visit the Saints profile Graduate School Fair to explore applying

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Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair

Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development

Now is the time to prep and register to sit for the LSAT exam (entry for law school)

EDUCATION

Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce

Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references

Apply for jobs in your field

SKILLS

Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ability to problem solve

Research & Critical Reading

Public service & promotion of justice

GRADUATE SUCCESS

The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)

Recent students have attended graduate school or law school in: South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan, Illinois, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and Ireland.

Students complete their own academic research, which is helpful for graduate school.

History and History-Pre-Law are great majors if you’re interested in international and domestic travel.

Legal education welcomes and values diversity and you will benefit from the exchange of ideas and different points of view that your colleagues will bring to the classroom.

LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:

Lindsay Bartholomew

Justin Davis

Katie Jones

Tom LeGrand

Katie Maher

Stacey Mason

Michelle Phillips-Meek

Kelly Tillinghast

“Even though I was recruited to be on the wrestling team at Limestone, the main reason I chose to attend was the History department. Thankfully, the History department adequately prepared me for life as a law student. Each professor taught me the importance of research, good writing skills, and critical thinking. My professors also encouraged me to speak freely; they taught

me that every opinion has value. I can take the skills I acquired at Limestone and use them as tools to succeed in law school, and beyond.

David Kieta Esq. ‘16 General Practice Attorney at Law - Kieta Law LLC