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Students interested in attending law school are especially encouraged to work with a pre-law advisor and become involved in the Legal Scholars Program. The student’s undergraduate GPA and his/her score on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) are the primary factors on which law school admission decisions are based. Although other matters such as work experience, community service, personal statement, resume, recommendations, and leadership experience are also considered by law school selection committees, the importance of these two factors cannot be overestimated.

"Prelaw" is an academic path that indicates a student has a desire to attend law school and then become an attorney. Law schools that are accredited by the American Bar Association admit students from all walks of life with a variety of degrees in many different majors. Thus, there is no particular "prelaw" major that future lawyers must follow. However, whatever major selected should be in an area of study that interests and challenges the student. In fact, the American Bar Association encourages students to take "a broad range of difficult courses from demanding instructors" as an "excellent preparation for legal education. A sound legal education will build upon and further refine the skills, values, and knowledge that [students] already possess."

Legal Scholars Program

Students who wish to pursue a legal career should become part of the Legal Scholars Program at SUU. This program includes the following events and activities to support their interest in law:

Enhanced advising
LSAT study programs
Law-related volunteer/internship opportunities
Field trips to courts, law firms, and law libraries
Law school visits and fairs
Law school admissions workshops
Leadership opportunities through the Legal Studies Student Association
Assistance with resume & personal statement writing
Presentations from law school representative and practicing attorneys
Intramural Mock Trial Competition
Purple Cord Society to recognize graduating scholars
Study abroad opportunities