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.
Local and state government offers students a great opportunity to see how agencies and legislation work on a smaller scale. For students passionate about their state or a particular issue, state politics is a wonderful place to get started! Below, I highlight a few ways to get involved in politics at the local (including at Wellesley!) and state level. In terms of gaining experience at the national level in US politics and policy, DC is the place to go. This document will address finding a range of internships in DC as well tips for networking. We’ll start with the three branches of government, briefly address other government agencies, move to international organizations, and finish with think tanks and nonprofits. For students interested in international affairs and government, intern and/or study abroad to demonstrate your regional expertise and intercultural communication and adaptability skills.
"Do I want to apply now?" There is no simple way to answer this question because the reasoning is different for each person. This resource will help you to consider if this is the best time for you to apply for graduate school.
Political consulting: firms who are hired by individuals, political groups, and campaigns to help run political campaigns
Management consulting & Strategic Advisory: in this document, this term refers to firms that focus on consulting as it relates to government and international affairs interests and aerospace and defense contracting
Government relations: the sector of an organization that focuses on public policy and advocacy.
Students interested in careers in international affairs are encouraged to focus on skill development and experience. This is especially important as employers, and graduate programs in this space continue to look for commitment to understanding these industries. Below please find suggested study abroad experiences that help develop specific skills and experiences to help be competitive in this industry.
“I was motivated to fight for environmental justice in my community after hearing about the respiratory illnesses that many children were diagnosed with as a result of the environmental contamination we live with.”
