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  New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog 2003-2005 Cook College Programs of Study Preprofessional Programs Law  

Law

Prelaw is not a curriculum, curricular option, or academic program, because there are no specific prerequisites for law school. The most important factor in determining which area of study a student should undertake is his or her interest outside of law. The traditional view that political scientists and historians are the only candidates with free access to law school is false. Law schools expect and admit candidates with diversified backgrounds ranging from biology to environmental studies, environmental and business economics, human ecology, international environmental studies, and all other Cook College programs.

Certain courses or areas, however, may prove helpful to students who wish to pursue a career in law. Environmental Law (11:375: 333,334) and Legal Aspects of Conservation (11:372:325) are courses that provide an introduction to the American legal system, legal reasoning, and legal education. Some background in accounting, government, economics, history, logic, and political science is valuable for prelaw students. Communications skills are vital to lawyers, and courses in speech and expository writing are recommended for students who require improvement in these areas. Another important area is reading comprehension and speed. Students who have average or below average skills should consider taking a course in reading comprehension and skills offered at the university.

Students interested in applying to law school should consult the prelaw society web site at www.eden.rutgers.edu/~ruprelaw.


 
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