prelaw

/ˈpriːlɔː/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or intended for law school or the study of law

“She decided to take a prelaw course to prepare for law school.”

2. noun

the study of law before entering law school

“She spent her summer taking prelaw courses to get ahead.”

3. noun

the academic preparation or foundation required to enter law school

“The prelaw program at the university helped her prepare for law school.”

Synonyms

  • preadvocational
  • prelegal

Antonyms

  • postlaw