Suggestions for Pre-Law Students

Despite what many students think, there is no specific major which gives an applicant an advantage in the admission process for law school.

The American Bar Association suggests that majors in fields as diverse as History, English, Philosophy, Political Science, Economics, Business, Art, Music Theory, Computer Science, Engineering, Nursing, and Education do well in law school and in their careers as lawyers; UNLV's Law School prides itself on the diversity of its graduates, which includes majors in several non-traditional fields.

Many law schools recruit majors in Liberal Arts because of their broad backgrounds, which generally include courses in humanities, social sciences, logic and critical thinking, and writing and communications.

We generally advise a pre-law student to choose a major which allows for personal and professional exploration in a topic which is interesting to the student and is something the student can achieve academic and personal successes in. Students should focus on appropriate preparatory work, including courses in critical thinking, writing, and communication skills, which will help prepare for the LSAT.

For more information, please contact the Pre-Law Faculty Advisor:

Dr. Bradley Hays
Office: WRI - A214
Phone: (702) 895-2525
Email: bradley.hays@unlv.edu