After that, you will have room for electives, some of which should be chosen as part of your background for law school. The law schools recommend courses in political science, business, history, English, philosophy, sociology, logic, and in other humanities and social science fields. We suggest that you take as many law-related courses as you can. Courses such as constitutional law, judicial process, criminal law, criminal justice, legal environment and business law will give you some understanding of the American legal system and how the law is related to American politics, business, history, and society. Extracurricular activities can be important in rounding out your education.
Most law schools look for well-rounded individuals who are likely to contribute to society.
Activities that indicate an interest in politics, law, and public affairs are especially important. Working on the student newspaper, participating in student government, or serving in the university's judicial student system are examples of positive involvement. You will also want to consult law school catalogues. You can obtain these directly from the law schools, or you can consult our reference set. From time to time, representatives from various law schools come to MSU to talk with pre-law students.