Advice for Pre-Law Students

Law schools do not require any particular undergraduate major for admission. Instead they are looking for students who have a record of strong academic performance, a demonstrated ability to write well and who have developed research skills during their undergraduate career.

For this reason, the best major for you is one in which you will excel. Therefore, it is important for you to choose a major that interests you and that will address your strengths. Every major available to you at the University at Albany will provide opportunities for you to hone your research, writing and critical thinking skills. Which academic area would you most enjoy exploring?

As you explore possible majors, you can consider selecting from the following freshmen-level classes that stress the skills noted.

Writing

AENG 100Z Introduction to Analytical Writing

AENG 102Z Introduction to Creative Writing

Research skills

AHIS 100 American Political and Social History I

AHIS 101 American Political and Social History II

RPOS 101 American Politics

Analytic and problem-solving skills

APHI 112 Critical Thinking

APHI 210 Introduction to Logic.

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