Champion What’s Right
Turn your passion for justice into action.
Advocate for change with Owens’ affordable Pre-Law Concentration, AA program. You’ll develop the research, argumentation and communication skills that law schools value most, while building the broad liberal arts background that strengthens legal thinking and prepares you for diverse career paths.
Through Owens’ two-year program, you’ll save money while staying aligned with four-year degree requirements. Our interdisciplinary approach combines government, history, philosophy and communication, giving you the well-rounded background that today’s law schools seek.
Since law school requires a bachelor’s degree, you’ll transfer after completing your associate degree to finish your four-year program. We recommend connecting with both your preferred law schools and our transfer advisors early to ensure your pathway stays on track from day one.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Associate of Arts (AA)
Department
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Required Credit Hours
61-66
By the Numbers
2
Years of full-time study
17:1
Student to faculty ratio for personalized instruction and small group learning
Begin Your Path to Law School
Your journey at Owens begins with courses that elevate your communication skills, introduce you to American government and ground you in U.S. history. You’ll learn to use analytical reasoning to evaluate evidence and make persuasive arguments through statistics.
Advance your writing and interpretation skills while broadening your perspective with philosophy, social and behavioral sciences and natural sciences. Next, in the second half of U.S. history, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the political, legal and cultural forces that shaped our nation.
Analyze issues across cultural and disciplinary lines in your third semester with state and local government. You’ll also choose foreign language, lab science and additional electives that align with your career goals.
In your final semester, you’ll complete another government elective, continue foreign language study and take electives in social sciences, communication and other transfer-ready courses.
By graduation, you’ll have a strong foundation for law school or related fields and the ability to think critically, argue persuasively and communicate effectively in any setting.
Program Outcomes
You will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication in your area of study.
- Demonstrate the ability to access and interpret information within your area of study.
- Think critically to anticipate, recognize and solve problems within your area of study.
- Add value through service to your community or area of study.
Career Outcomes
This transfer-ready program launches your journey toward law school by building essential foundations in political science, pre-law, philosophy, business or related fields. Because U.S. universities don’t offer bachelor’s degrees in law, most students pursue political science with pre-law concentrations—opening doors to careers as policy analysts, legislative analysts, lobbyists, foreign service officers or paralegals.
Complete this degree and transfer confidently, prepared to excel in your bachelor’s degree program and positioned for law school success.
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In Their Words
“At Owens I formed great relationships with many of my professors. I asked them if I can still communicate with them after I graduate and they said, ‘Oh, of course!’ I felt a sense of community and family here that not many schools have.”
Brittany LeGare, Paralegal Program, ’24
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.