Pre-Law Professional Program

Prelaw is not a major or degree program, so students are free to choose from a wide variety of undergraduate majors. Many different areas of study can prepare students for law studies. When choosing a major, students should select an area in which they have a strong interest and in which they can do well academically. The prelaw advisor at Wright State will help plan a personal prelaw program.

To a large extent, admission to law school depends on the basic skills that students master as an undergraduate. The ability to communicate, reason clearly, and think independently is more important than the area of a student’s major. Many disciplines help build these skills. Speaking and writing skills can be sharpened in a history class as well as in a literature class, and reasoning ability can be developed in a chemistry lab as well as in a philosophy seminar.

Competition for admission to law school is keen, and a student’s academic record is one of the key criteria. A major in political science, business, history, or other fields connected with law does not guarantee admission. An excellent academic record in the sciences, math, languages, or other areas that are not usually associated with law may have an equal or even greater appeal to law schools.

For advising and recommended courses visit http://liberal-arts.wright.edu/pre-law-advising