Patrick Maxwell ’11 on conflict resolution and international humanitarian law
Patrick Maxwell is a dual-degree candidate for his JD at Harvard Law School and his MA in Law and Diplomacy at The Fletcher School at Tufts University.
Pre-Law Minor
About
Did you know that there are lawyers who are passionate about social justice, human rights and environmental stewardship? Do you want to be well-prepared for law school and to make a difference?
The pre-law minor at Goshen College features interdisciplinary courses on subjects like restorative justice, ethics and morality, social policy, U.S. constitutional law and more. In addition, you can connect with like-minded peers in the Pre-Law Club and pair your pre-law minor with a major that suits your personal goals. You could be a peacemaking diplomat with a peace, justice and conflict studies major, a law-savvy entrepreneur with a business major, or an advocate for environmental sustainability with an environmental science major.
We believe that law is not only a respectable profession; it is one that requires passionate, ethical and experienced individuals who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. After graduating with a minor in pre-law, you will excel in graduate school and beyond!
News & Events
A wellspring of empathy: Connecting justice for the marginalized
For Goshen College alumni, action speaks louder than words. Equipped with a law degree and a sense of justice, these graduates are using their law careers to compassionately rethink criminal justice and restorative justice and serve people on the margins of society. Allen Bohnert ’98 Photo credit:…
Allen Bohnert ’98 interviewed in NPR story about troubling effects of lethal injection
Allen Bohnert '98 is a federal public defender who represents Ohio inmates with upcoming executions.
Stats
94%
of history alumni agree that their undergraduate education prepared them for graduate or professional school
100%
of GC history and political science faculty have Ph.D.s
3
Number of history courses that will take you off-campus (Paraguay, Southwest U.S., Morocco)
100%
of alumni agreed that history professors are genuinely interested in their students
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Broadcasting and Theater
Sammy Rosario '13
Sammy Rosario is a humanitarian lawyer in San Francisco, California, who follow's GC's core values to help bring peace to the world.
Sammy's story
History Major
Diana Navarro '16
Diana Navarro, a 2016 graduate with a history major, knew Goshen had a tight-knit community. The friendliness on campus is still one of her favorite things about GC.
Diana's story
History
Allen Bohnert ’98
Allen Bohnert ('98) is an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio. His work is featured in the recent documentary The Penalty, available on Amazon Video. He looks forward to being left unemployed.
Allen's story
English
Clarissa Gaff '00
Clarissa Gaff is the executive director at Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, which provides free civil legal assistance to low income individuals in St. Louis, Missouri.
Clarissa's story
English and History
Lydette Assefa ’09
Lydette Assefa ’09 is an attorney and clinical fellow with the Children & Family Justice Center at the Bluhm Legal Clinic at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Lydette's story
History Major
Alice Enzo (Enz) '02
Alice Enzo graduated in 2002 with a degree in history from Goshen College, after completing a degree in architecture from Notre Dame, she currently works for Torti Gallas & Partners near DC.
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Faculty & Staff
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John Roth
Professor of History
MHL Director
MQR Editor
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(574) 535-7433
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Wyse Hall 301 (Map)
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Joe Liechty
Professor of PJCS
Director of Peace
Justice & Conflict Studies
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(574) 535-7802
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Wyse Hall 302 (Map)
