Overview

Students pursuing an undergraduate curriculum in pre-law usually select a field of concentration in one of the following areas: history, political economy, economics, philosophy, classics or English. The specific major which a pre-law student elects is not as significant as the nature of the study he undertakes. Courses which emphasize reading comprehension, verbal and written expression, critical understanding of human institutions and values and creative power in thinking should be elected.

The development of pre-law skills is not the monopoly of any one academic discipline. Courses in logic, mathematics, religion, accounting, finance, sociology, speech, statistics, psychology and theatre are recommended in addition to the fields of concentration mentioned above. A knowledge of accounting principles is strongly advised as preparation for most law schools.

Within a sound liberal arts curriculum, Hillsdale College has included basic courses preparing students for graduate study or entrance into professional schools. The student planning such specialized study should consult the advisor in his particular field of interest for an outline of required subjects and should also consult the catalog of the institution at which he intends to continue his studies. Though requirements are fairly uniform within a given field, they do vary somewhat among professional and graduate schools.