Courses in Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Math help develop critical thinking. Knowledge of Governmental Institutions . Many law schools, surprisingly, teach very little about the mechanics of the legislative and judicial processes. It will be useful for you to have some background knowledge of American governmental institutions and process, particularly from courses in History and Political Science. Knowledge of accounting and business finance .
Legal education includes the study of business law and tax law.
A student with some knowledge of business finance will have an advantage in courses such as Economics, Accounting, and other business courses. Liberal arts majors often say that they wish they had taken more business-related courses to prepare for Contracts, Property, and the tax courses in law school. Public speaking . Whether they are representing a client in the courtroom, or negotiating behind closed doors, attorneys need to be able to present arguments clearly and persuasively. Courses in public speaking, communications, or drama can help you improve these skills.