Program Overview
This program prepares students for law school admission by providing a broad educational foundation in social sciences, natural sciences, or humanities. It emphasizes intellectual maturity, research, analysis, and communication skills, and recommends minors in legal studies and additional coursework in relevant fields. Admission to law school remains highly competitive, requiring a strong GPA and LSAT performance.
Program Outline
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The program prepares students for admission to law school. It is suggested that students take the legal studies minor with additional coursework in accounting, economics, history, political science, philosophy, psychology, sociology, communication studies, and writing.
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The minimum requirement for admission to a recognized law school is a bachelor’s degree. Most law schools value intellectual maturity and a broad educational background, such as is provided by majors in the social sciences, natural sciences, or humanities, rather than narrow specialization. Well-developed research, analysis, oral, and written communication skills are considered desirable. Admission to law schools is highly competitive. Applicants are usually expected to achieve an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 and perform well on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), although strength in one of these areas may compensate for weakness in the other. The LSAT should be taken early in the senior year. More information about preparatory materials is available from the pre-law adviser. Contact the Social Science Division for more information.
