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— a grounding in economics, especially microeconomic theory (ECON 153)
— an understanding of basic pre-calculus mathematics (MATH 106 or equivalent)
— a basic understanding of human behavior and social interaction (PSYC 110
or SOC 110)
— an understanding of diverse cultures within and beyond the United States (the sixcredit
cultural diversity GE requirement)
In addition to the courses listed above which satisfy general education requirements, certain
departments offer courses that can be of particular value to pre-law students and which,
depending upon their major, can be taken as electives within either their major or cognate. Such
courses include HIST 336 (History of American Law), HIST 337 (British Constitutional and
Legal History), PS 311-312 (American Constitutional Law), and WRTG 212 (Writing for the
Law).
Pre-Law Internships—Interested students with a Grade Point Average above 3.00 at the time
of application may, with the approval of the Dean, receive academic credit for internships
served in the offices of either private law firms or various legal agencies such as the District
Attorney, Public Defender, or District Magistrate. Prior approval of the planned internship is
necessary. A minimum of 150 hours work is required for internship credit in PS 280.
Application forms for these internships are available from the Registrar’s Office.
Pre-Law Advisory Team—Continuing advice on course selection, career planning and the law
school application process is provided by a Pre-Law Advisory Team, headed by Dr. Frank X.J.
Homer as Director of Law School Placement. He is assisted by Ms. Constance E. McDonnell,
Associate Director of Career Services, who aids law school applicants in assembling their credential
files and coordinates the annual on-campus Law Fair; and by Dr. Robert F. Hueston
who serves as moderator to the student Pre-Law Society which provides a forum for speakers
from the legal profession and sponsors trips to visit law schools.
Law School Admission Test—Along with a student’s undergraduate academic record, the
LSAT score is a critical factor in the law school admission process. Ordinarily, pre-law students
take the LSAT at the end of their junior year or early in their senior year. As a means of
assisting University students to score up to their fullest potential on the LSAT, on-campus
LSAT workshops are offered at least twice each year. These provide University students with
an alternative to costly commercial test preparation services.