A student can develop these skills by taking courses in any field that emphasizes critical reading and writing as well as speaking skills. Critical understanding of the human institutions and values with which the law deals Potentially relevant are a range of courses in politics, history, sociology, ethics and religion. Creative power in thinking Courses in which students analyze and solve problems rather than simply learning information help to develop this skill. The program includes an internship and is jointly administered by the Department of Sociology and the Political Studies Program. The Department of Business and Economics offers two courses designed to acquaint students with the substance of the law as it affects the conduct of business.
Many law firms hire students on a part-time basis as messengers or office assistants.
Information on these jobs can be obtained from the pre-law adviser. Students can also get exposure to legal careers through volunteer internships. In the past students have gotten experience at the North Carolina Supreme Court and other government agencies as well as in private law firms. The test is divided into five 35-minute sections. There is one reading comprehension section, like the SAT, and three sections which test logical analysis.