Pre-Law Courses
CORE COURSES
To receive a Pre-Law Certificate, students must complete the following core courses:
- America Since 1960
- Logic
- American Government
- Introduction to Microeconomics OR
Introduction to Macroeconomics
SAMPLE RECOMMENDED COURSES
(For a full checklist of recommended classes, see the Pre-Law Program Advisor or the Student Catalog.)
Knowledge-oriented courses
- Business Law I
- Constitutional Law
- Environmental Law
- International Environmental Law & Policy
- Law and Society
- Philosophy of Law
- Public Policy & the Environment
- Social Theory
- Topics in the US Supreme Court
- Topics in the Vermont Supreme Court
- Wildlife law
Skill-oriented courses
Communication skills
- Environmental Advocacy, Public Policy, and Corporate Responsibility
- International Negotiation & the Environment
- Media Campaigns and Advocacy
- Persuasion
Analytical skills
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
- Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
Research skills
- Directed Study in the Social Sciences
- Environmental Policy Research, Writing, and Analysis
- Environmental Studies Thesis
- Honors Thesis
- Independent study with a significant research project
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Exchange Program: Nagoya University School of Law
Nagoya University, considered one of the Japanese “Ivies,” is the latest addition to GMC’s exchange partner institutions. This is a one semester or one year exchange program. Students should have a background or interest in law and policy—generally participants take at least one course at the law school. Classes are in English and knowledge of Japanese is not required, though students are expected to take Japanese for a grade (five credits) or as a course audit. Subsidized housing on campus is available for exchange students.
Vermont Law School Articulation Agreement
Green Mountain College has an articulation agreement with Vermont Law School, the nation’s premiere school for the study of environmental law. Students who graduate from Green Mountain College and meet the requirements of the articulation agreement are guaranteed admission to Vermont Law School’s J.D. or joint J.D./M.S.E.L programs.