The diversity of these responses gives way, however, to the best answer-there is no single major which best prepares all students for the study of law. Law is a very broad and diverse profession. Because the careers of those trained in the law are widely varied and, therefore, call for widely differing skills, law schools do not generally recommend any particular major. While no one major is preferred, students should choose coursework which helps them develop the skills need to be successful in law school and the legal profession. The vast majority of those associated with the legal profession agree that language skills are of primary importance in preparation for the law.
Language is the lawyer's working tool.
A lawyer must by able to convey meaning clearly and effectively. In oral and written advocacy, he or she must be capable of communicating ideas convincingly and concisely. The lawyer must be able to grasp the exact meaning of factual statements, legal reasoning and argument, and to comprehend the technical materials that constitute the body of the law. Foremost among language skills is writing. Much of a lawyer's time is spent drafting legal documents such as briefs and contracts.