It is generally agreed that any of a wide variety of undergraduate majors will provide a sound preparation for law school. Although more prelaw students have been attracted to political science than to other majors, perhaps because of the close relationship that exists between law and politics, many students select majors such as English, history, philosophy, business, economics, philosophy, psychology, or sociology as their undergraduate field of study. Individuals who are preparing to study law should develop several skills and emphasize a number of substantive areas.
Language is the lawyer's most important working tool.
Prelaw students should develop skills that enable them to be clear and concise in oral and written communication. To be effective, a lawyer must be able to think creatively. Problem-solving skills, the ability to reason inductively and deductively, and an ability to formulate advice are important skills for the aspiring attorney to acquire as a prelaw student. Because lawyers are a force in shaping a society's political, economic, social, and cultural institutions, they need insight into society's institutions and values. Therefore, intensive study of these subjects is necessary to prepare future lawyers to make informed choices.