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Think Critically. Advocate Boldly.

Advancing pre-law education and shaping tomorrow's legal professionals.

AddRan Pre-Law Institute

Mission Statement

The TCU AddRan College of Liberal Arts Pre-Law Institute fosters students’ ability to think openly, engage in critical reflection, ask bold questions, listen with fairness and communicate with integrity. As an interdisciplinary academic center, it supports TCU students from all majors who are interested in pursuing careers in the legal field, with guidance from a fully staffed institute that offers career services, advising and experiential learning opportunities, alongside involvement from faculty across campus.

 

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Pre-Law Advising

Pre-Law Institute Showcase

Join AddRan College for our Family Weekend Open House featuring a Pre-Law Institute Showcase session from 2:00 - 3:30 in the Debate Chamber (SCHAR 1001). Then, meet and mingle with faculty and the dean during a reception in the lobby from 3:30 - 4:00 pm. 

As an interdisciplinary academic hub, the AddRan Pre-Law Institute supports students from all majors who are interested in pursuing careers in the legal field with guidance from staff that offer career services, advising, and experiential learning opportunities, alongside involvement from TCU faculty, alumni, and community stakeholders. 

All AddRan students are invited to bring their families by to tour the building and have refreshments anytime between 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Pre-Law Institute Showcase