[blindlaw] Prelaw Suggestions - RE: few questions about college

[Anita Keith-Foust]

Dear Jorge:

I am new to BlindLaw and seeking guidance too.

Here is a link regarding your first concern, what divisions of law:
http://www.brown.edu/academics/college/advising/law-school/fields-law/fields
-law.

Based upon my experience, at my school the former chair of our political
science department refused to admit there was a prelaw program in existence
in the country. Shortly after he passed away preparation was put into place
for a prelaw program at my school.

I would recommend political science and history to prepare you. The
political science and history departments cover the political process and
the history surround the various events that led to the structure of U.S.
government and the laws.

Additionally, I had the opportunity to ask a dean of a law school what
majors would he recommend to prepare for law school, I was told and English
major because attorneys are professional writers. So, I highly recommend
taking as many English composition and high intensive writing courses if you
choose a major other than English.

If there are any courses that teach analytical thinking that would be great
too.

I would start preparing for the LSAT as soon as possible so that you can
gradually learn to master the materials. I would not wait until your senior
year to take the LSAT because things happen and you don't need the stress of
rushing. So, maybe taking it your junior year is probably a good move.

I hope that you find my suggestions helpful.

Thank you.

Anita Keith-Foust
919-430-1978



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
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Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 11:44 PM
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Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college

Hi all:
So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law, but any
others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of list?
Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
pre-med in some colleges?
If not, what would be the most useful major?
And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?

Thanks,

Jorge

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