Some departments also require a 2.0 in each major course. Students are advised to consult their departmental advisor for specific policies. A student whose written or oral communication in any course is deemed unsatisfactory may be referred to the Dean by the instructor. Additional coursework or an individual study program, consistent with the needs of the student, may be assigned and must be completed before the degree is granted. There is no preferred major for prelaw.
Law schools accept superior students with a good liberal arts background, regardless of major field.
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with approximately three-fourths of the course work representing theory content is typically suggested. Majors such as English, History, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, and Political Science meet this criterion. Critical understanding of the human institutions and values with which the law deals. The creative power of thinking. General information pertaining to programs of study, the LSAT, careers, and law schools can be obtained from the Prelaw Coordinator.