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Law schools seek students who possess
strong communication, analytical and research skills. Specific courses
of study are not required for admission to law schools, but most law
schools do require a bachelors degree. A student considering law school
should purse a selection of coursework that is challenging and which
emphasizes research and writing skills. Law schools seek students who
demonstrate an ability to challenge their thinking and reasoning skills
and who have some understanding of what shapes the human experience. The
major chosen is not an important as the quality of education received,
but the course work should reflect the candidate's capacity to perform
well at an academically rigorous level.
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A broad liberal arts curriculum is the preferred preparation for
students in pre-law. Many students choose majors in legal studies, history,
English or liberal studies with concentrations in political science or
philosophy.
Stepping Stone to Law School
Maryville graduates have been accepted into some of the finest law
schools in the country, including Columbia University, Georgetown
University, Emory University, University of Illinois and Washington
University.
Students interested in a pre-law program should seek information from
the pre-law advisor at Maryville University, including information on
the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), grade point expectations,
admission process and law school selection. Students interested in
admission to Law School are encouraged to take the LSAT proprietary
course Critical Thinking in Legal Analysis offered during the summer and
fall term.
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Maryville's program in Legal Studies provides still another
avenue for preparation for law school. Others my choose a major in
business, especially if they wish to focus on a career in corporate law.
Some students may select a major in environmental studies if they have
an interest in environmental law.
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 The Degree
for the Pre-Law student is in a selected major such as Legal Studies, Biology,
Chemistry, etc. Pre-Law is a program,
not a major.
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Maryville's Pre-Professional Program advisers are committed to helping students arrange appropriate programs of study. Interested students should contact the office of the
College of Arts and Science Programs for more information or to arrange a program.
While no one major is prescribed for admission to medical or dental school, strong preparation in the biological and natural sciences is generally recommended, along with a solid array of courses in the liberal arts.
Similarly, any liberal arts major that exercises the student's analytical reading, writing and critical thinking abilities can prepare a student for law school.
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