Minor in Law, Science & Technology

Many of our classes are taught by attorneys from prominent Atlanta law firms. Our electronic newsletter discusses upcoming events of interest to our students. We are always happy to talk to you about the pre-law minor or certificate, and can offer advice on the law school application process. The minor and certificate are available only to Georgia Tech undergraduate students. For information about how to apply to become a Georgia Tech undergraduate student, please visit: Success at Georgia Tech.

Minor

You are not required to register for the Law, Science, & Technology minor. Just take the necessary classes. You petition for the minor at the same time that you petition for your major degree. Download the LS&T minor petition form here.

The completed minor petition form must first be signed by the appropriate person from your major program, and then signed by Prof. Pikowsky. See Georgia Institute of Technology General Catalog 2003-2005 at page 396 for additional information. Contact Prof. Pikowsky via email to arrange an appointment so he can review and sign your minor petition form.

Certificate

You no longer have to register for the pre-law certificate. Just take the necessary classes. During the second half of each semester, Prof. Pikowsky will post a message in the pre-law newsletter asking graduating seniors to make an appointment with him if they expect to receive a certificate. Fill out the minor petition form and bring it to your meeting with Prof. Pikowsky, but you don't need a signature from anyone at your major program.

Student Activities

Mock-Trial

The mock trial team is open to all students. During the 2004-2005 academic year, the team placed 2nd in the U.S., losing to UCLA in the national finals. The team travels to several competitions each year, arguing cases are written by the American Mock Trial Association. This is a great way to learn courtroom procedures and objections while still having fun traveling and competing.

For more information, see the mock trial team web site at http://www.gtmocktrial.com.

Phi Alpha Delta Student Fraternity

Georgia Tech's Pre-Law Chapter of PAD is a professional fraternity that provides students with an opportunity to learn about careers in the law directly from lawyers, offers a practice LSAT each spring, and provides a valuable social network among students interested in law school and legal careers. Look for PAD's membership drive every fall.

If you plan to pursue a minor, you should meet with that department's advisor to plan the appropriate courses. It is not necessary to meet with this advisor during your first semester or decide now which minor you might pursue, but you should explore your options early and keep your advisor informed. Every minor requires 18 hours with 12 hours being upper-level coursework (3000 level or above).

Once you've decided on a minor

1. You must declare a minor by submitting a Change/Addition of An Academic Minor(s) Form. For more information, please visit the Registrar's section on minors here.
   
2. You must also submit an Approved Program of Study to the registrar with your degree petition after you and your advisor meet to complete your degree petition paperwork. For more information, please visit the Registrar's section on the Approved Program of Study here.

Minors are posted on your final transcript. Meet frequently with your advisor to ensure that the classes you choose to take are approved for your minor and for any changes to the requirements. For additional information, visit the Registrars website.