How does pre-law advising work at Texas Tech University?

Students who want to go to law school can use the university’s PreLaw Program, which is housed in University Advising, and they can meet with a designated pre-law advisor for guidance on law school preparation. Texas Tech also has its own School of Law in Lubbock, which tends to create more law-related programming, events, and campus connections than you might find at schools without a law school.

A student usually starts by contacting the PreLaw Program through University Advising and setting up an appointment. You do not need to be a specific major to be pre-law at Texas Tech, since pre-law is generally considered a professional track rather than a standalone major. Students typically keep their academic major in a field like political science, history, English, business, or something else they enjoy, while using pre-law advising alongside that major.

The support usually includes help choosing courses that build strong reading, writing, and analytical skills, planning a timeline for law school applications, discussing internships or campus involvement, and preparing for the LSAT and application process. Pre-law advising can also help students think through whether law school is the right fit, how to build a competitive resume, and how to seek out recommendation letters and legal exposure.

Texas Tech pre-law students may also have access to events such as law school panels, admissions workshops, and programming connected to the TTU School of Law.