Pre-Law
John Koritansky (1970), Professor of Political Science
A.B., Cornell University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago
Hiram students are encouraged to seek advice about law school and the legal profession from Professor Koritansky of the political science department. HiramCollege does not identify any specific package of courses as preparation for law school because there are a variety of courses and fields of study through which students can acquire the skills necessary to achieve success in law. Advice can be very helpful, though, in assisting students who have set their sights on law school in planning their curriculum and preparing to take the law school application examination. Certain courses, for example American government or those in American Constitutional law, are normally selected by the preponderance of law school candidates not only at Hiram but elsewhere. Professor Koritansky can also provide helpful advice towards a student’s deciding intelligently and realistically where to apply.At their own initiative and under the auspices of the pre-law advisor, Hiram students form their own pre-law club, which has the authority to request funds from student government to sponsor various activities. These include excursions to pre-law “caravans” at neighboring schools to meet representatives from law schools and on campus gatherings with current law students and practicing lawyers, judges, and paralegals.
The offices of both Professor Koritansky and Kathryn Craig, Director of the Career Center, serve as clearing houses for application forms, catalogues, handbooks, and other printed materials of use to law school candidates.