What Classes to Take Before Applying to Law School?

Question: What Classes to Take Before Applying to Law School?

Answer: Although most law schools do not require any prerequisite courses for admission, there are some academic basics that you should have under your belt:

• public speaking
• accounting
• economics
• philosophy
• history and government
• composition and literature
• psychology
• sociology
• political science
• religion
• logic
• Expository Writing

Be sure to choose courses with opportunities for extensive writing that is critiqued often (i.e., courses with research papers and essay exams) as you'll be writing lots of essays in law school. Also seek experience in debate and take additional courses in public speaking if needed to improve your skills.

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