The pre-law program (certificate and minor) at Bishop’s will expose students to theoretical underpinnings of law-making and interpretation, concepts of justice and equity, and civic governance and responsible citizenship, while building a knowledge-base in a wide array of related disciplines, such as literature, history, politics, and criminology.<br><br>It is also designed to expose students to core competencies such as problem solving, critical reading, oral and written communications, research, organization and time-management, leadership, and team-building, that enhance capacities for success in law school or other careers within the justice system.<br>The program is interdisciplinary and offers students the opportunity to pursue their specific interests in their major while honing their skills through their pre-law studies for entry into law school.<br><br>To develop these skills, students will choose from a list of Humanities, Social Sciences, and other courses provided and will take one capstone course, to be offered annually during the Winter term.<br>Courses for the program adhere to the LSAT criteria of: Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, Writing Proficiency, and Logical Reasoning.<br>Participants should note that the program does not guarantee admission to law school but seeks rather to help in their success once admitted.<br>The program extends learning beyond the classroom and has strong collaborative alliances with the Pre-law Student Society and alumni.<br><br>The program offers opportunities for mentorship, experiential learning and internships.<br>The program includes guest speakers and special events.<br>Courses will be taught by faculty who fully engage in the liberal arts philosophy and mission of the university. This means among other things that:<br><br>Classes include personal and lively discussion and debate of controversial issues and events.<br>Students who wish to chat about their work or their program with a faculty member will find it very easy to do so: Bishop’s has a well-deserved reputation for its exceptional degree of faculty-student interaction.<br>With minimal exceptions, written work will be evaluated by the course instructor and not, as in many larger universities, by a teaching assistant.