What does the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters offer pre-law students?
A. Skills. The College of Arts and Letters has a great deal to offer students who want to prepare for the LSAT while learning about the study and practice of law. Analytical reasoning. The LSAT measures logical thinking, analytical reasoning, and the ability to read and comprehend difficult prose. These skills are the very foundation of a traditional liberal arts education and many of the courses in the College develop them. Communication. The study and practice of law also require good written and oral communication skills. A student who chooses to major in the College of Arts and Letters, or who complements his or her major with electives in the College, will complete a course of study that develops the communication skills that the American Bar Association considers essential for the successful practice of law. These skills include analyzing and advocating; reading and listening; writing and speaking; and negotiating. Legal Institutions. Legal institutions play a very important role
