Paul Patterson, PhD
Professor of English, Faculty Pre-Law Advisor
Merion Hall 139
610-660-1353
Pre-Law Advising
The Saint Joseph’s University pre-law program adapts cura personalis to the law advising process combining academic and professional advice for students from all majors. Our law advisors have up-to-date knowledge of the law school process and attend NAPLA regularly to bring information on institutions and trends to all students and alumni.
Register for the Pre-Law Program
Preparing for Law School
Preparing for Law School
Preparing for Law School
During your time at Saint Joseph's, the pre-law program works to ensure you are taking rigorous courses and engaging with challenging and informational experiential learning opportunities. Take advantage of all of the resources early on and you will feel confident when you begin the application process.
Applying to Law School
Applying to Law School
A law school application is a compilation of your academic achievements and your professional goals. Engage with both pre-law advisors on each of the components of your application to ensure your application will impress.
Pre-Law Awards
Pre-Law Awards
In collaboration with the Law Alumni Endowment, the pre-law program offers all pre-law students the opportunity to apply for and receive awards based on the criteria explained on this page.
LEAD: Law Exploration Advancing Diversity
Launched in the fall of 2019, The LEAD Program at Saint Joseph's is a collaboration between the pre-law program and the Office of Inclusion and Diversity.
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