Each year a significant number of Criminal Justice majors express interest in pursuing a legal career. This interdisciplinary concentration has been designed with those students in mind. The concentration is designed so that students not only develop an understanding of the law but also develop critical thinking and communication skills. Awareness of ethics is essential for success in legal professions. With this in mind, coursework is designed to encourage students to explore both personal and professional ethics. Students also have the opportunity to obtain a Pre-Law minor by enrolling in coursework connected to the University of Dayton's mock trial team. In recent years, criminal justice majors have received acceptance letters from law schools such as American University, Boston College, Depaul University, Loyola University, Marquette University, Michigan State University, Villanova University, The Ohio State University, and the University of Dayton to name a few.