Introduction to Legal Careers

A Thoughtful Introduction to the Legal Profession

A 4-week, online, asynchronous class

This foundational course is designed for students who are curious about law and want a realistic, structured introduction to the profession.

Rather than relying on television portrayals or assumptions, students gain insight into how legal careers actually function in practice — and how different paths within the profession can lead to very different day-to-day work.

Students who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion from Prelaw Primer.

Students will explore careers in:

Each module includes:

Learn from Real Legal Professionals

The course is taught by Laura Finkelstein, founder of Prelaw Primer, practicing attorney, and former college counselor, and features guest speakers from across the legal profession.

Students hear directly from experienced professionals working in:

✦ Criminal prosecution
✦ Civil litigation
✦ Corporate and entertainment law
✦ Administrative and regulatory law
✦ Alternative dispute resolution

Guest speakers include:

✦ A district attorney
✦ A prosecutor
✦ A seasoned litigator
✦ An executive at a major television studio
✦ An administrative law judge
✦ A professional arbitrator

Together, instruction and guest perspectives provide insight into:

✦ What legal professionals actually do each day

✦ How different attorneys built their careers

✦ The responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of various practice areas

Students come to understand that “being a lawyer” is not one job – but many distinct paths.

Format

Online Course

Entirely asynchronous

Interactive and Engaging Material

Cost & Value

$500

This course is intentionally priced to make high-quality legal career exploration accessible to more students and families.

At $500, the course represents a fraction of the cost of many pre-law exploration programs, which often run into the thousands of dollars.

Enroll now to reserve your spot. Course access begins July 1.