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 and communications can help you improve these skills. Ideally, all of your academic courses at N.H.C. will help the student develop critical thinking skills, but a conscious effort should be made to do so. Surprisingly few Law Schools teach much about the mechanics of the legislative and judicial processes. It will be useful to you to have some background knowledge of American governmental institutions and processes.
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. It is necessary for a student to know the historical context and intellectual history behind the creation of our constitution and system of jurisprudence. It is recommended that for a full historical understanding, that the Students take whichever two of the above courses he did not take to meet his college core and liberal arts core requirements. The advisory committee consists of faculty from across the disciplines as well as professional staff members from the Career Development Center. Each pre-law student chooses a faculty advisor from the advisory committee to help develop a focused and appropriate program of study.