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3. What are some key components of preparing well for the law school admission process? 4. What are some of the majors that UM graduates pursued before being admitted to law school? 5. Whom can I contact to discuss preparing for law school? 1. I want to be a lawyer. How can I best prepare for admission to law school? In the College of Liberal Arts, pre-law is not a major, but a career goal. Webster’s New World Dictionary describes a lawyer as “a person who has been trained in the law, esp. one whose profession is advising others in matters of law or representing them in lawsuits.”
Advanced courses in English, history, economics, and philosophy demand substantial reading and writing. Coursework in mathematics and the sciences cultivate the ability to think analytically. Social science courses help students understand others. All of these courses develop valuable skills for would-be lawyers. 2. If there is no particular major, then what qualities and skills will help me reach my goal of becoming a lawyer? Students who are interested in pursuing law school are analytical and possess good communication written and oral skills. They have an interest in helping people and making a positive difference in the world. 3. What are some key components of preparing well for the law school admission process? *Choose a major which is interesting and challenging to you. 4. What are some of the majors that UM graduates pursued before being admitted to law school? From alumni surveys we know that there are UM graduates currently practicing law who chose majors representing almost every area of study in the college. Political science, English and history were the three majors represented most often among UM graduates who went on to pursue a law degree. This is a highly personal decision and needs to be made taking into account your individual preferences and strengths. 5. Whom can I contact to discuss preparing for law school? John Czarnetzky, Professor of Law |
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