Pre-Law Advising Group
The Pre-Law Advising Committee at Alma College is dedicated to helping students navigate their path to law school. Our advisors work closely with students to tailor their academic journey, offering guidance on course selection, LSAT preparation, and extracurricular opportunities. The committee provides personalized support to ensure students are well-equipped for law school and a successful legal career.
Elizabeth A. Cameron
Dr. Cameron earned a JD degree from Cooley Law School and has an MBA in Management with Certificates in International Business and Sustainability. She is licensed to practice law in Michigan, District of Columbia and before the United States Supreme Court. She has experience as a practicing attorney specializing in transactional and business law. She researches and publishes on employment law, health law, consumer protection, real estate, and cybersecurity issues.
Teaches courses related to Pre-Law, including:
- BUS 225 Legal Environment of Business
- BUS 366 Commercial Law
Douglas R. Campbell
Doug received his PhD from the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. He is a specialist in ancient Greek philosophy and also researches the ethics of social media. He works as an advisor to students inside and outside Alma’s Pre-Law program.
Teaches courses related to Pre-Law, including:
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PHL 103 Critical Thinking
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PHL 228 Ethics and Law
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PHL 303 Symbolic Logic
Bob Cunningham
Dr. Cunningham is a former Coordinator of the Pre-Law Program. His wife Sara Cunningham is a graduate of the Ohio State University Law School, and a partner with the law firm Foster Swift.
Teaches courses related to Pre-Law, including:
- ECN 112 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECN 320 Money and Capital Markets
- ECN 331 International Trade
- ECN 332 International Finance
- ECN 350 Environmental Policy Analysis
Amanda Harwood
An expert in Environmental Toxicology, Dr. Harwood’s research is focused on assessing risk to humans and the environment. She has experience in ecological risk assessment and environmental law.
Teaches courses related to Pre-Law, including:
- ENV 370 Risk Assessment
Derick (Sandy) Hulme
A graduate of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Dr. Hulme teaches and writes about various facets of international relations, including terrorism, US foreign policy, and climate change. He also directs the Model UN, P-GLOBAL, and Nationally Competitive Scholarship programs.
Teaches courses related to Pre-Law, including:
- POL 225 International Law and Organizations
Kristin A. Olbertson
A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, Dr. Olbertson researches and writes about the legal history of colonial America and is Coordinator of Alma’s Pre-Law Program.
Teaches courses related to Pre-Law, including:
- HST 121 American Legal History I
- HST 122 American Legal History II
- HST 125 Famous Trials in American History
- HST 327 Constitutional History