Justice Studies students do more than just attend classes – they gain hands-on experience, engage in the community and explore the world. Justice Studies students can experience foreign culture and government through the Study Abroad program. Our students also benefit from facilities that support hands-on learning, including a crime scene lab and mock courtroom. Additionally, Justice Studies students take field trips to learn more about institutional corrections and learn from diverse law and law enforcement speakers.

Study Abroad

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Study Abroad - The London Program - Our students have the opportunity to go abroad and experience London culture and government.

Internships in Justice Studies

Field education is a key way for our students to gain hands-on experience and to make contacts for future employment. Visit the Internship Office Website for more information.

Pre-Law Advising Center

Students in pre-law should select from a broad base of courses at the undergraduate level. The practice of law normally requires a bachelor’s degree, three years in graduate law school, and successful completion of the bar exam of the jurisdiction in which the law school graduate wishes to practice.

There are no specific course requirements and no particular majors for entrance into law school. Students are encouraged to follow their interests and talents, and choose a major that is right for them. Particular attention should be paid to the assertive skill areas that include language and communication skills, creative and critical thinking ability, and an understanding of human institutions and values.

Legal Studies and Criminal Justice programs are popular majors for pre-law students and provide a thorough understanding of the legal system they will be practicing in upon completion of law school. Students are encouraged to take certain law courses, to consider declaring a double major and to participate in college and community activities in preparation for admission to law school.

Students receive individual advising on LSAT preparation and law school selection from Justice Studies faculty and are encouraged to meet with visiting representatives from area law schools.

Visit the LSAT Website: www.lsac.org

Kahn Academy has collaborated with the creators the the LSAT to offer an official LSAT preparation course free of charge.

Visit the Kahn Academy Website: https://www.khanacademy.org/prep/lsat

Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP)

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Thinking about law school? Students applying to CSC can apply for the Rural Law Opportunities Program. RLOP is a partnership program between Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska College of Law to recruit future rural lawyers.

Successful applicants earning a bachelor's degree with a Legal Studies major or minor are provisionally admitted to the Nebraska College of Law.

CSC RLOP Contact Information

Kate Pope
Project Coordinator
Telephone: 308-432-7079
Email: rlop@csc.edu