Law schools seek applicants with background related to the law school's programs. In general, while pre- law students are not restricted to a particular major, law schools prefer students who can think, read, and write well, and who have some understanding of the legal environment. See also Advice from the American Bar Association . Most important are a student's prior academic performance and the Law School Admission Test. Law school admissions committees are usually impressed by applicants who can convincingly demonstrate that they've challenged their thinking and reasoning skills in a diverse course of undergraduate study.
Law school is competitive and time-intensive.
The ABA requires that no full-time student work more than 20 hours a week at an outside job. Hence students should also be prepared for the investment of time and money required. Students should request recommendations in time for their application deadlines. Also, students should consider obtaining recommendations from several faculty members on one recommendation form, showing a consensus of support from their undergraduate institution.