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Despite
the existence of pre-law clubs and programs on campuses around the
country, there is no such thing as a standard pre-law curriculum.
There are, however, certain standards that law schools expect students'
undergraduate work to live up to. Law school is extremely demanding,
and admissions committees are looking for students who have the
skills that are likely to lead to academic success and a law-related
career. These skills, some of which are discussed at more length
below, are fostered through supplementing UNI's core curriculum
with challenging courses throughout a broad range of subjects. Law
school admissions committees are more likely to appreciate a well-rounded
student who has taken difficult courses to one with excellent grades
in unchallenging programs or easy classes.
The American
Bar Association's Pre-Law Committee drew up a statement
several years ago to sum up its views of the skills that are necessary
for a legal career. These are:
- Analytic
and Problems Solving Skills
- Critical
Reading Abilities
- Writing
Skills
- Oral
Communication and Listening Abilities
- General
Research Skills
- Task
Organization and Management Skills
- The
Values of Serving Others and Promoting Justice
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