Susan L. Wagner ’82 Associate Director/Advisor for Pre-Law
Green Hall 439A
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
Tel 781-283-2881 np100@wellesley.edu
Welcome to the Pre-Law career advising page! Wellesley offers a rigorous liberal arts education that provides space to explore passions and intellectual interests while cultivating research, writing, and analytical skills essential to excel in law school.Because law schools do not have preferred majors or prerequisite courses, this approach sets students up for success in pursuing law school. Wellesley applicants significantly outperform nationwide averages in law school admissions, with students from a range of disciplines — from Studio Art to Neuroscience!
Students and graduates are encouraged to get started by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with Nicole Park (Pre-Law Advisor).
Law Resource
Is law school right for you? Explore the resource below to learn more about careers in law and applying to law school!
Green Hall 439A
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
Tel 781-283-2881 np100@wellesley.edu
Office hours
Appointments can be scheduled in Handshake for Mon–Fri.
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Law School Acceptance Rate
82%
82% of Wellesley applicants are accepted to at least one law school (based on 5-year data from 2019–2024). This compares to a national average of 69% accepted to at least one law school.
