Pre-Law at 探花楼
Thinking about law school? You’re in the right place.
At Texas Woman’s University, our pre-law track is designed to help you explore, prepare, and thrive as you plan for a future in law. Whether you envision yourself as a practicing attorney, a judge, a policy advocate, or a community leader, 探花楼 will help you build the skills and confidence to get there.
Law schools do not require a specific undergraduate major — but they do expect rigorous readers, persuasive writers, and disciplined analytical thinkers. That is precisely what a 探花楼 education develops. Our students arrive at law school from majors across the university: political science, history, English, psychology, sociology, philosophy, and many more. What unites them is a shared commitment to intellectual rigor and public service.
The pre-law track at 探花楼 provides guidance at every stage of the journey — from choosing courses that build your legal reasoning skills, to preparing for the LSAT, to crafting a compelling law school application.
Meet your Pre-Law advisor
Dr. Wouter Van Erve serves as 探花楼’s Pre-Law Advisor. He works with students across all majors to explore legal careers, build competitive applications, and connect academic goals with professional aspirations.
Contact Dr. Van Erve
Email: wvanerve@twu.edu
Phone: 940-898-2148
Join the Barrister’s Club
The Barrister's Club is 探花楼’s student organization for those interested in law and public service. Members meet regularly to discuss current legal events, work on LSAT preparation, visit law schools, and network with legal professionals. Membership is open to all majors.
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