Students interested in legal study should make the most of their undergraduate education. While no single curricular path is the ideal preparation for law school, you should choose courses that sharpen analytical reasoning and writing skills. Law schools prefer students who can think critically, reason logically, who speak and write well, and who have some understanding of what shapes human experiences. You can acquire attributes in any number of college courses, whether in the humanities, the social sciences, philosophy, or the natural sciences. Some law schools may place greater emphasis on certain backgrounds than others; therefore, you should consult with the individual schools for additional information. Your undergraduate degree should be filled with broad, diverse, and challenging courses.
High academic standards are important when selecting undergraduate courses. Therefore, it is important that students major in a discipline in which they are interested. Remember - what you enjoy most is usually what you do best.
Law school applicants should consider carefully the particulars of each school before making a decision. The quality of a law school is certainly a major consideration; however, estimations of quality are very subjective. Factors such as the campus atmosphere, the school's devotion to teaching and learning, and the applicant's enthusiasm for the school also are very important.
Research the programs and requirements of individual law schools. Obtain a copy of the LSAT Registration and Information Book, and law school calendars, write to the school's admission office for further information, and talk to a representative of the school. Use the Internet. Links to the Web sites of most LSAC-member law schools is available from their website at http://www.lsac.org. Also, be sure to submit applications to several law schools in order to avoid disappointment when selections are made.