PRELAW EDUCATION

There is no prelaw major at Marshall. The American Bar Association does not recommend a particular major, and there is no specific major which law schools prefer. You should major in something that will help you develop skills which will be valuable to you as a law student and legal practitioner. Political science, business, English, economics, history, criminal justice (legal studies), sociology, and others are acceptable majors. Regardless of the area of concentration, you should choose electives that will facilitate critical understanding of economic, political and social institutions. Since a lawyer must be able to communicate effectively, you should emphasize communicative skills. Also a knowledge of elementary accounting is desirable and highly recommended.

Prospective law school applicants should:

• consult as soon as possible with Dr. Robert W Behrman, Principal University Prelaw Advisor and Professor of Political Science (Smith Hall 780) for further information and advice;
• register for the October (preferably) or the December administration of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and apply for law school admission during the fall of their senior year in college. (Full LSAT information and registration materials are in the Law School Admission Bulletin, which is available at the Marshall Department of Political Science.)