The law is the second most common profession (after teaching) among History majors who have graduated from Saint Anselm College. This fact should come as no surprise since, according to the American Bar Association, the History major is widely considered a traditional undergraduate preparation for law school. Such is the case because the major stresses the core skills most prized by the legal profession: problem-solving, critical reading, effective writing, articulate oral communication, a capacity for research, and good general background knowledge.

In addition to the coursework that makes up the History and American Studies Majors, our students have a variety of other academic opportunities available to them during their time at Saint Anselm. Our students’ readiness for a job after graduation comes from their course work and other experiences on campus, including internships, research projects, public presentations, or study abroad.