LAW 302 Pre-Law Seminar

Provides students with assistance preparing for law school and the law school application process.  Students will learn how to research and evaluate prospective law schools.  Students will understand the application process and the role of the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) in law school admissions.  Students will study the types of questions on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), practice LSAT examination questions, and compare commercial LSAT preparation courses and other LSAT review materials.  Students will draft case briefs and experience instruction using the Socratic method by participating in a “mock” law school class.  Students will draft personal statements for inclusion in their law school applications. Restricted to legal studies majors

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

A grade of C or better in LAW 210, and junior or senior status

Offered

Spring, as needed