The School of Social Sciences sponsors the Reuben V. Anderson Pre-Law Program. This rigorous, highly selective, life-changing, interdisciplinary program is designed for incoming freshmen who are interested in attending law school, or pursuing careers within the legal profession, or who simply desire to learn more about the enduring impact of the law on the moral, social, legal, and economic institutions of our society and how it affects people from every socioeconomic corner. The program is also open to Tougaloo sophomore students who possess the same commitment to interdisciplinary study through the lens of the law. There is no required major for acceptance into the program, nor do we recommend any single major as best suited for success as a law student or attorney. Rather, the Reuben V. Anderson Pre-Law Scholars Program fosters the pursuit of academic excellence across disciplines.
Upon admission into the program, students are awarded a stipend and are expected to embrace the privileges, challenges, and responsibilities of participating in a variety of required courses, programs, seminars, symposia, lectures, and internships related to law.
Through the Reuben V. Anderson Pre-Law Program, students will have a chance to develop an accurate picture of the realities, rewards, and challenges of being a lawyer today.
Throughout the program, students will have an opportunity to:
- gain a comprehensive grounding in fundamental legal concepts and techniques.
- explore the varieties of professional roles open to lawyers.
- prepare for law school, or a lifetime of informed citizenship.
- develop professional contacts; and
- receive a stipend of $2,500 per academic year to be distributed evenly in eight monthly installments
Mission
The mission of the Reuben V. Anderson Pre-Law Program is to equip Tougaloo students with all tools necessary to become high-performing, logical thinking, socially responsible graduates who can intellectually contribute at the highest level of discourse to various schools of jurisprudential thought and, if so desired, successfully matriculate through a law school program or any post-graduate study of their choice.
Requirements to Apply
- Sophomore students who have completed 24 semester hours at Tougaloo College with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Students must have an interest in pursuing a law-related career or possess an easily discernable interest in learning how the law affects our everyday lives. Students who do not meet the required ACT or SAT score must obtain permission from the director of the program to apply. Scholarships/stipends will be awarded based upon availability of funds.
Internships
To gain experience and insight into the day-to-day work of lawyers, students may be able to participate in a specially arranged full-time or part-time internship.
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