An undergraduate career that is narrow, unchallenging, or vocationally-oriented is not the best preparation for law school. Additional information about preparation for law school may be found in the Recommended Links below and in the Official Guide to U.S. Law Schools . The pre-law advisors have copies, as does the Career Development Center. Rather we have pre-law advisors who can help you plan a curriculum to meet your personal needs while maximizing your chances of admission to law school. If you are considering a legal career, you should consult regularly with a pre-law advisor about your course of study.
Several departments offer courses specifically concerned with the law and legal issues.
The Pre-Law Section of the Cornell College Catalog lists and links to descriptions of some of the obvious examples. Application materials and advice on preparation are available from Professor Craig Allin . M. Philip Lucas Professor History College 207 895-4205 Mary Olson Assoc. This huge commercial provider of legal research and career services now makes some of its resources available to law students and even pre-law students. Beginning in August 2000 you will need to register for a free password.