pre-law

[ pree-law ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or engaged in studies in preparation for the formal study of law.

noun

1. a program of pre-law study or training.
2. a student enrolled in such a program.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pre-law¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

He attended Northeastern University to study pre-law, but a growing interest in drama and theater derailed that path.

From Los Angeles Times

Seeing “Koyaanisqatsi” in college inspired Kane to abandon pre-law.

From Los Angeles Times

Get an education that’s heavy in writing Some people think that they have to study in a paralegal program or study pre-law to land a job as a legal assistant.

From Encyclopedia.com

A copy of his 1978 yearbook from Lewisville High outside Dallas described him as “pre-law” and as a wrestler and member of the National Honor Society.

From Washington Post

She fulfilled a pre-law major at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and was accepted to several law schools.

From New York Times