法律系的

法学院的形成

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什么是法律预科?

The term “pre-law” refers to a course of study intended to prepare students for law school. Top law schools prefer strong subject area majors in their applicants. You can major in any subject and still enter law school, as long as you successfully complete your bachelor’s degree and take the LSAT (the law school entrance exam).

Rigorous Liberal Arts Formation

Law school is academically intensive, involving a heavy load of reading, understanding complex written material, and a generous dose of logic, 历史, 修辞, 写作, 研究, 批判性分析. Use your undergraduate classes to explore the liberal 艺术; enroll in courses that focus on reading, 写作, 批判性思维.

The point of a liberal 艺术 education is to develop analytical and communication skills that have broad application. You need to be able to understand information through oral and written forms, to respond to that information morally and imaginatively, 分析论点, examine and evaluate evidence, and to communicate cogently.

最佳法律预科专业

There are no specific courses you have to take to be admitted to law school; there is no set list of “prerequisites.” A major that will prepare you for law school is one that is rigorous. Some examples of pre-law majors that can help students prepare for law school include philosophy, 英语, 经济学, 历史, 政治科学.

According to the Law School 入学 Council (LSAC), the most common major among 2015-2016 law school applicants was political science. 英语 is among the top five most common majors, and philosophy majors tend to be top law school applicants.

课堂外

Your post-graduation plans—whether that means law school, graduate school or full time work—will be impacted by the 活动 you engage in outside the classroom. 工作, 实习, 社区服务, student organizations and leadership experiences can help you prepare for the future. They are also an invaluable investment in yourself, and can aid the process of building virtuous habits and a mature outlook. Get involved in student clubs, 学术团体, 艺术, 活动, and study abroad—take advantage of what college has to offer!

Letters of Recommendation

Law schools expect you to produce letters of recommendation, vouching for your academic aptitude and overall motivation. From the beginning of your college experience, take advantage of professors’ office hours, 介绍你自己, and dive deeply into academic questions. Get to know your professors—building relationships is a life skill that is key to both your happiness and your future success.

Suggested 法律系的 Activities

1. 与智力
   1. Take challenging classes, with 写作 emphasis
   2. 参加讲座 & 学术讨论
   3. Be well-read; follow current events that have a legal angle or debate element
2. Familiarize yourself with the practice of law
   1. 跟随律师
   2. 探访法庭
   3. 在律师事务所做志愿者
   4. Interview lawyers about the nature of their work
3. 发展你的技能
   1. 逻辑推理
   2. 分析/综合
   3. 写作
   4. 说话
4. Perform volunteer and service work
   1. 参与社区活动
   2. Show empathy and explore causes you are passionate about

Law Schools Attended by Recent Benedictine Grads

• *圣母大学法学院
• University of Nebraska College of Law
• University of Saint Thomas Law School (MN)
• University of Denver Strum College of Law
• University of Missouri Kansas City
• Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law
• University of Kansas School of Law
• *Washburn University School of Law
• Baylor University School of Law
• University of Wisconsin Law (Madison)
• Saint Louis University School of Law
• University of Iowa College of Law
• Ave Maria University School of Law

*Denotes law schools most popular among Benedictine graduates

Be sure to take advantage of the post-graduate support and guidance provided by Benedictine College's 学生成功中心.

Other Department Offerings

• Minor in 政治科学
• Minor/Concentration in 法律系的
• Minor in Economics and 政治