Deciding on an undergraduate major

There is definitely no set path to get into law school, and no distinct undergraduate major will guarantee your acceptance. For example, almost all law schools claim to represent more than 20 undergraduate study areas ranging from engineering, philosophy, criminology, biology, etc. The real key to keep in mind when studying for your degree is to study what you really like. Doing so helps ensure that you’ll be interested in your assignments and papers, making it easier to get excellent grades.

It’s no secret that schools look at your grades very closely when they review your application. Your course selection can make a considerable difference, though that doesn’t mean it’s always best to enroll in easy programs only—again, many law schools have reported discounting lower grades for more demanding classes. Getting a 95% in Spanish 101 is not necessarily any more indicative of ability than an 80% in logic and reasoning.

That being said, schools also look at your scoring trends to see if your scores have improved as you go, if they haven’t changed, etc. Review committees may view a strong college start followed by average completion as a sign of less potential for good results in law. Most schools suggest that applicants add a supplement to their application or personal statement to explain any irregularities in their scores and we suggest that you accept the offer.

Choose undergraduate courses

Despite the fact that no undergraduate major is the perfect foundation for law school, we recommend that you choose classes that will help you produce logical reasoning and writing skills. The LSAT is used to help weed out applicants who can think, read, and write very well. Focusing on classes that help you develop your thinking and logical skills will not only help you with the exam, but will also better equip you for your impending course load. Always be sure to check with your school of choice early on, they may actually recommend some specific classes or areas that you can focus on when preparing for a college level.

Volunteer in the Community

Unless you plan to attend Bob’s Law School, the competition levels for admission to law school are often very difficult. Good schools anticipate candidates becoming involved in their community and extracurricular hobbies, which typically divides acceptance from rejection. So head on over and find a useful strategy to work with in the community.

Your ability to balance academics with other activities such as a job, volunteer work, activities, community and extracurricular activities may be a characteristic reviewers look for in potential law students. Incorporate a diverse experience into the activities you select, but steer clear of the allure of trying to do a small amount of everything, but nothing very well.

Investing in focused activities for the duration of your college studies demonstrates further advancement of responsibility and authority for the admission review board.