Law schools do recommend that the pre-law curriculum be carefully selected. A reasonable exposure to such subjects as political science, history, literature, English composition, economics, sociology, and philosophy will provide a good background for the full appreciation of the law. Electives such as drama and theater arts, debate, creative writing, and speech can help sharpen those skills needed by a member of the legal profession. Finally, the personal discipline used in the study of science will help prepare the student for the rigors of the law curriculum. Moreover, a basic knowledge of the physical and biological sciences will often help in the cases the lawyer pleads.
Many law schools expect the student to have completed at least one accounting course.
Plan to meet with a pre-law adviser on a regular basis. An adviser can also assist in identifying any weaknesses in a program and in finding ways to strengthen that program. Pre-law advisers are occasionally requested by their advisees to write recommendations to law schools. The most popular choice of law school for SDSU graduates is the University of South Dakota School of Law . The Admissions Standards for USD are located on the Law School's web page.