A specific course of pre-law study is not required for admission to the Law School. There are, however, certain educational objectives that students should keep in mind when planning their college or university program.

For example, it is recommended that:

• Students select courses that develop the ability to communicate effectively
• Students sharpen analytical and logical reasoning skills
• Students understand the basic values and human institutions in the political, economic, and social spheres.

An academically challenging curriculum — one that will prepare a student for the rigors of law study-is a distinct advantage in the law school admission process.

The Official Guide to U. S. Law Schools, which is prepared annually by the Law School Admission Council in cooperation with the American Bar Association and the Association of American Law Schools, contains useful information for law school applicants about the study and practice of law. It also contains a pre-law reading list.