The law is firmly rooted in economic and political context. Clearly, then, courses in history and philosophy and economics and political science are good choices. Legal work is about how people behave and interact . Students need to be grounded in theories of human behavior, both at the individual level and at the community or societal level. Courses in anthropology, psychology, and sociology provide this kind of information.
Law schools expect no background in the law.
Some colleges and universities have pre-law programs, which may be labeled majors, minors, or concentrations. Almost all colleges will have law-related courses. These courses are not necessary as background for success in law school. In fact, they may be contra-indicated. Law schools look for particular skills.