At Georgia College, we believe diverse academic paths can lead to a thriving legal career. We value each student’s unique journey and encourage exploration across disciplines, supported by faculty, mentors, and career advisors. Whether you major in humanities, sciences, or the arts, our pre-law program helps you unlock your potential to make a lasting impact. While students may pursue any major before law school, GCSU graduates from the following fields have gone on to earn admission and become future legal trailblazers.
- Accounting
- Biology
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- English
- History
- Management
- Marketing
- Mass Communications
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
Law School Resources
The handout and websites listed below provide a wealth of information about law school, from practice exams to study guides. They also offer helpful advice on how to succeed in law school and become a successful lawyer.
Meet our Pre-Law guides
Faculty & Staff Guides
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Dean Copelan
Senior Lecturer of Business Law/Ethics
436 Atkinson Hall
478-445-2577
Education
LLM
University of Miami, Law/Estate Planning, 1997
JD
Mercer University, Law, 1994
BBA
Georgia College & State University, Accounting, 1991
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Dr. Nicholas Creel
Associate Professor of Business Law, Co-Director of Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
423 Atkinson Hall
478-445-2414
Education
PhD
Texas Tech University, Political Science, 2018
JD
University of Dayton School of Law, Law, 2008
BBA
Baylor University, BBA Economics, 2005
Research Areas
Religion and politics, Constitutional Law, National Security Law
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Jehan El-Jourbagy
Associate Professor of Business Law
424 Atkinson Hall
478-445-8662
Education
JD
University of Georgia, Law, 2003
AB
University of Georgia, Political Science, 2000
AB
University of Georgia, Public Relations, 2000
Research Areas
Business law pedagogy, corporate sustainability, business ethics and corporate liability
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Dr. Sunita Manian
Chair of Philosophy and Liberal Studies
Beeson 337
(478) 445-2283
Biography
Biography: Dr. Manian has a PhD in Economics. Her research focuses on South Asia. She is currently the chair of the Department of Philosophy, Religion and Liberal Studies.
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Dr. James Winchester
Coordinator, Program of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy
Beeson 358
(478) 445-5513
Courses
Love, Pleasure, Friendship and the Good Life; Philosophy, Art and the Art of Living; Philosophy of Law; Ethics; and Social and Political Philosophy
Biography
Dr. Winchester has two published books: Ethics in an Age of Savage Inequalities (Lexington Press, 2015) and Eros, Pleasure, Friendship, and the Good Life (Palgrave, 2025).
Dean Copelan
Education
LLM
University of Miami, Law/Estate Planning, 1997
JD
Mercer University, Law, 1994
BBA
Georgia College & State University, Accounting, 1991
Dr. Nicholas Creel
Education
PhD
Texas Tech University, Political Science, 2018
JD
University of Dayton School of Law, Law, 2008
BBA
Baylor University, BBA Economics, 2005
Research Areas
Religion and politics, Constitutional Law, National Security Law
Jehan El-Jourbagy
Education
JD
University of Georgia, Law, 2003
AB
University of Georgia, Political Science, 2000
AB
University of Georgia, Public Relations, 2000
Research Areas
Business law pedagogy, corporate sustainability, business ethics and corporate liability
Dr. Sunita Manian
Biography
Biography: Dr. Manian has a PhD in Economics. Her research focuses on South Asia. She is currently the chair of the Department of Philosophy, Religion and Liberal Studies.
Dr. James Winchester
Courses
Love, Pleasure, Friendship and the Good Life; Philosophy, Art and the Art of Living; Philosophy of Law; Ethics; and Social and Political Philosophy
Biography
Dr. Winchester has two published books: Ethics in an Age of Savage Inequalities (Lexington Press, 2015) and Eros, Pleasure, Friendship, and the Good Life (Palgrave, 2025).
Campus Involvement & CO-CURRICULAR opportunities
Getting engaged on campus is a great way to build your resume, network with students and faculty, and become a more competitive law school applicant. GCSU has several student organizations and opportunities to help students demonstrate their analytical, cultural competence, and leadership skills.