About

ABOUT THE
PRE-LAW CENTER

Dedicated to you. The CMU Pre-Law Center provides advising, resources, opportunities, and assistance to students and alumni alike in preparing for careers in law — for students from all majors and disciplines across CMU.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

  • Pre-Law Advising
  • Law School Visits
  • Law School Application Assistance
  • LSAT Practice and Preparation
  • Alumni Panels and Networking Events
  • Info on Law Schools, Scholarships, and Resources
  • Networking with Peers
  • Pre-Law Student Organizations
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Internship Opportunities

To stay up to date, subscribe to the pre-law email list at the bottom of any page — you’ll receive our newsletter with information about upcoming events, workshops, law courses, law schools, LSAT prep, and student organizations. You should also plan to meet with Dr. Kyla Stepp, CMU's Pre-Law Advisor, as soon as possible and at least once per semester.

A FINAL WORD

The decision to go to law school is not an easy one. The Pre-Law Center commends and respects all of you, and we look forward to helping every step of the way. We have so many great resources and opportunities that we hope each of you will take advantage of.

We are always available to students through advising, and our inbox is always open for questions and concerns. Don't be afraid to reach out — we wish you the best of luck in your pre-law journey here at Central Michigan University.

ALUMNI SUCCESS

Graduates from the CMU Pre-Law Center have gone on to attend law schools all across the country. There’s no limit to what you can achieve here at CMU.

Between 2018 and 2026, CMU students matriculated at 79 law schools — from Michigan State and Wayne State to Yale, Columbia, Chicago, and Georgetown.

See all 79 law schools

Show your CMU Pre-Law pride

PRE-LAW GEAR

Pre-Law sticker: a maroon seal with scales of justice reading Central Michigan Pre-LawPre-Law sticker: rings of Central Michigan University and Pre-Law text in maroon and gold around scales of justice

STICKERS — FREE

Two designs, created by CMU students and chosen by student vote. Take as many as you like.

Pick them up at the Pre-Law Center (Anspach Hall 203) or the SPSJPS main office (Anspach Hall 247).

Maroon Pre-Law T-shirt with gold lettering, the CMU Action C, and Central Michigan University in white

T-SHIRTS — $5

Maroon tee with the CMU Pre-Law design. $5, cash or Venmo. Adult sizes small through XL.

Available at the Pre-Law Center (Anspach Hall 203).

Alumni Outcomes

LAW SCHOOLS OUR GRADUATES ATTEND

CMU students matriculated at these 79 law schools between 2018 and 2026.

In Michigan

  • Michigan State University College of Law
  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
  • University of Michigan Law School
  • Wayne State University Law School
  • Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

Across the country

  • American University Washington College of Law
  • Arizona State University
  • Boston University School of Law
  • Brooklyn Law School
  • Campbell University
  • Capital University Law School
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  • Charleston School of Law
  • Chicago-Kent College of Law
  • Columbia University
  • Cornell Law School
  • DePaul University College of Law
  • Elon University School of Law
  • Emory University School of Law
  • Florida A&M University College of Law
  • Florida State University College of Law
  • George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School
  • Georgetown University Law Center
  • Golden Gate University School of Law
  • Howard University School of Law
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law (Bloomington)
  • Lewis and Clark Law School
  • Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law
  • Louisiana State University
  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  • Marquette University Law School
  • McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  • New England Law — Boston
  • New York University School of Law
  • Northeastern University School of Law
  • Northern Illinois University
  • Notre Dame Law School
  • Ohio Northern University
  • Pace University - Elisabeth Haub School of Law
  • Penn State University, Dickinson Law
  • Pepperdine University School of Law
  • Quinnipiac University School of Law
  • Roger Williams University
  • Seattle University School of Law
  • Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
  • St. Mary's University School of Law
  • Syracuse University College of Law
  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  • University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law
  • University of Akron School of Law
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock
  • University of Baltimore School of Law
  • University of Chicago Law School
  • University of Cincinnati College of Law
  • University of Colorado Law School
  • University of Connecticut School of Law
  • University of Dayton School of Law
  • University of Florida Law School
  • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
  • University of Illinois College of Law
  • University of Iowa College of Law
  • University of Kansas School of Law
  • University of Kentucky College of Law
  • University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
  • University of Minnesota Law School
  • University of Montana Law School
  • University of North Texas Dallas College of Law
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  • University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law
  • University of Toledo College of Law
  • University of Tulsa College of Law
  • University of Wisconsin Law School
  • Vanderbilt Law School
  • Vermont Law School
  • Wake Forest University School of Law
  • Yale Law School