B.A.,
Economics,
Pre-Law Track
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
What You’ll Do
Lawyers analyze facts, research similar cases and results from the past, and identify elements that can be influenced to achieve a successful outcome. Economists must exercise these same intellectual muscles when they make economic predictions and advise leaders of business and government. As an Economics major taking the Pre-Law track at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, you’ll receive a comprehensive education that will prepare you for law school or a career in economics.
At IUP, you’ll take a wide range of classes covering many aspects of economics. The courses in the Pre-Law track provide the academic preparation demanded by law schools and help you develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need for the law school admissions examination. With planning, the free electives in this major can provide space in your schedule for a minor or an internship.
What You’ll Become
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in the Pre-Law track will prepare you for law school or a career in economic analysis for the media, government, financial markets, special interest groups, or industry. Economics graduates have also pursued jobs in management, finance, labor relations, and banking. According to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics covering the 2006-2016 decade, 52 percent of economists were employed in government jobs in various agencies.
Although the job market for lawyers is highly competitive, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that salaried jobs can be found in government, corporations, utility companies, real estate agencies, banks, or nonprofit organizations. The report also notes that slightly more than one quarter of lawyers in a recent labor study were self-employed in law firms, practicing either as partners or alone.
