Pre-Law

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Goals

Critically analyze complex material such as statutes and case law, not limited to a high degree proficiency in legal writing including memoranda and briefs;
Orally articulate clear and persuasive legal arguments along with application of information to produce common legal documents such as pleadings;
Understand the importance of American historical and political systems;
Demonstrate an understanding in key areas of substantive law, including torts, contracts, civil law, criminal law, business law, and constitutional law;
Pursue graduate study or law school or employment in wide range of legal careers

Featured Faculty

Dr. Paula Scaramozzino, Chair of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, has been faculty at Mount Aloysius since 1998 and has an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She has worked in the imaging field since 1983 and is certified in radiography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Dr. Scaramozzino is an active member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists. Students in the radiography program participate in research projects pertaining to real world issues pertaining to the medical imaging field. Their research is presented at the Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists yearly conference and at the Reasearch Symposium held at Mount Aloysius College.

Ms. Sharon Miller, MS., RT (R)(MR)(M)(CT), Assistant Professor, joined Mount Aloysius in 1999. She is the Clinical Coordinator for the Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences program. Ms. Miller is President of the Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists.

She provides opportunities for students to attend summer externships at the University of North Carolina, Johns Hopkins, Pinnacle Health Care, and Shriners Hospital in Erie. Students spend a week at the facility and identify a research project currently being conducted at the facility. Students present their findings to their peers and faculty.

"Since I was a young girl, I have always wanted to be a Deaf Interpreter. While searching for colleges with a Deaf Interpreting Program, it was clear it was going to be a hard task to follow.

There are not many schools that offer a top of the line program for a field that is now starting to bloom. I stumbled upon Mount Aloysius College and was extremely excited I could have found the college that was just right for me. I planned a visit which included a tour of the campus led by two students who were in the Interpreting Program and by the end of the tour; I knew Mount Aloysius College was the perfect choice for me.

The program is excellent. The classes are enjoyable and a day never passes where I don't learn something new. The professors in the program are always willing to lend a helping hand but most importantly; they have a way of making learning fun. I have Mount Aloysius College to thank for allowing me to fall in love with Deaf Interpreting all over again."

-Betsy Hall, Class of 2012

Pre-Law Students interested in the legal profession receive great pre-law preparation at Mount Aloysius College. Focused on law school acceptance, our liberal arts curriculum allows you to incorporate traditional political science and American History studies with ethics and law.

You will benefit from a hands-on advantage to your pre-law education that includes a required off-campus internship. Our course selections are comparatively quite extensive. A Pre-Law seminar focuses your preparation for the Law School Aptitude Test (LSATs).

Students also have the choice of pursuing a Paralegal Certificate. The Certificate qualifies you to function in a variety of legal environments including law offices, corporations, governmental agencies or other pursuits where a law background is vital.

This area of study is one of the fastest growing fields in the country. Mount Aloysius students can participate in the award winning Legal Society that competes in the American Mock Trial Association’s Regional competition. Our faculty continues helping graduates enter law schools throughout the country. Department Chair, Deanne D’Emilio, JD is a practicing attorney who brings real-world experience to the classroom. Receiving instruction from a working attorney gives MAC pre-law students significant advantages both educationally and in career advancement.

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admissions@mtaloy.edu ♦ 814.886.6383 ♦ Main Building Room 118
7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630-1999