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The aspiring law student
should pursue a program which requires diligent reading,
analysis, critical thought, and ample written and oral
expression. Pre-Law students often choose majors in
English, history,  politics, philosophy, religion,
sociology, or economics—all of which provide strong
training in the necessary skills.
At Converse, Pre-Law students follow courses of study
that meet their particular needs and interests. The
success of our students in gaining admission to law
schools verifies the soundness of this approach.
Individuals interested in pre-law should consult the
Pre-Law adviser, who, working in conjunction with
academic advisers, helps Pre-Law students plan their
programs.
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| The following are suggestions which have
proven to be good preparation. |
| Freshman Year |
Politics 101: American Government
IDC 150 & 151: Ideas and Culture
sequence (6 hrs.)
Philosophy 100 or 180: Logic or Introduction to Philosophy
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| Sophomore Year |
Politics 205: Introduction to Law: the Judicial Process (Winter Term course offered
biannually; to be taken in freshman or sophomore years; prerequisite Politics 101)
Economics 201 or 202: Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Principles
History 201 or 202: American History to 1877 since 1877
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| Recommended Upper-Division
Courses during Sophomore through Senior Years |
Although none of these courses are required, they are particularly useful both for understanding
the nature of the legal profession and preparation for
success in law school. Individual students should make
selections according to her personal academic interests
and the areas of law which she may be contemplating.
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Students interested in international law might take more
courses in international subjects in politics, history,
economics, etc
- those interested in environmental issues
might emphasize the several courses in this area in the
sciences, history, politics, etc.
- those interested in
gender issues could pursue relevant courses in women’s
studies, history, politics, English, sociology,
psychology, and religion
- those interested in business
would emphasize work in this area and should take at least
two courses in accounting
- and finally, those interested in social
welfare areas might consider psychology, sociology, or
related areas.
Many other concentrations exist as well.
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Politics 335: Constitutional Law
Politics 336: Civil Liberties
Politics 448: Public Administration
Politics 316: American Political Thought
Politics 465: Comparative Government and Politics
History 441: Recent U.S. History, 1945 to present
Business Law 251: American Legal System and Contracts
Business Law 252:Business Organization, Property, and Commercial Law
Business Law 253:Labor and Human Relations Law
Economics 324: Business and the Public Sector
Economics 303: Social Statistics
Economics 326: Labor Economics
Sociology 270: Criminology
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