what is a good pre-law course?

Question

im a junior in high school and im planning to take pre-law and then law. so im thinking about political science and it has been on my mind since i was in the fifth grade and i really like mock trials and such, also i was in the debate team in my old school. so what do you think is a good pre-law course, and what university do you recommend should i go...

Answer 1

Philosophy courses teach you the type of "logic" that helps you on the LSAT, but I doubt that philosophy would help you much in law school itself.
Some universities offer "business law" or comparable classes that may help you, also.
No college course will make a substantial difference in how you do in law school. Law school classes are so specialized that you can not really prepare for them through other undergrad classes.
Through college you should try to build certain skills - such as reading a lot in a short amount of time, retaining information, using complex analysis, public speaking, or writing.
I agree with the person above who said major in something that you really enjoy. It will make your time in college much more enjoyable - you will need it before starting law school!!

Answer 2

Any bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university will be acceptable to get into law school. So get a "4-year" degree just like everyone else in a field of your choice. It doesn't have to be in legal studies, criminal justice, political science, pre-law or so on, but it certainly can be. Law schools look more @ GPA than what you majored in, because they want a diverse group of people that are proven successes in college. So major in what you enjoy. You will need to take the LSAT before applying to law school, so after you earn your bachelor's degree and get that done you're good to go.

As to what college you should go to, it doesn't matter all that much - attend a college you like and will succeed at. A 3.8 GPA from "John Doe University" is still better than a 2.5 GPA from some well-known university.

Whatever you choose, go for it and never look back.

Answer 3

Political science would lead toward elective office. Finance would be a good course as much of legal work relates. As a History major myself, I cannot say enough about the value of history for understanding human nature and to give perspective. actually, nearly anything would be of value, evidenced by the fact that none is recommended by the law schools.

Answer 4

forget the pre-law - get yourself a solid degree in something - nursing, engineering, business, medicine, english, communications,pharmacy - you will get more "law" than you ever dreamed of in Law School - there is nothing you can do to prepare you for law school & the a$$holes that await you there..Im sorry if my answer is somewhat jaded - but most people are after law school ..also look into the military JAG program - its a great opportunity if you dont want to graduate broke & jaded.