Ideally, all of you academic courses at Skidmore will help you develop your critical thinking skills, but you should make a conscious effort to do so. 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 processes. 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 these courses. 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.