Are certain undergraduate majors looked upon more favorably than others?
Applicants with any undergraduate major are welcome to apply, and the Law School Admissions Committee does not prefer certain majors over others. The study of law transcends any individual academic discipline, allowing students to apply previous knowledge or expertise from a variety of fields. More important than the field of study, we look for candidates with high academic achievement under rigorous conditions, having developed strong critical thinking, writing, problem-solving, and analytical skills. The most suitable pre-law courses/majors will vary across undergraduate institutions, and students are encouraged to seek counsel from academic or pre-law advisors at their undergraduate institutions.
