PreLaw at Baylor University Summer Orientation 2008 What

Pre-Law at Baylor University Summer Orientation 2008

What does Pre-Law mean? • • A pre-professional track; not a major Identifies you to advisors Helps you stay informed No particular classes are required

How to prepare for law school • Choose courses that are: rigorous writing-intensive interesting • Focus on your grades immediately • Your GPA is more important than your activities • Carefully weigh working and extra-curricular activities

If you do well (3. 7 gpa or higher)… • • • Dean’s list Early registration Freshman Tea More competitive for internships Eligible for new scholarships May be selected for prestigious campus service

2007 admissions information • Harvard Law School • Median GPA: 3. 88 • Median LSAT: 170 • UT Law School • median GPA: 3. 6 • Median LSAT: 166 (about 95 th percentile) • Baylor • median GPA: 3. 74 • median LSAT: 163 (about 90 th percentile)

If you do poorly… • • Spend next three years trying to recover Probation (under 2. 0) Suspension (under 2. 0 while on probation) Can’t participate in activities

Essential skills and values for lawyers • • Analyze and solve problems Critical reading Writing Oral communication and listening General research Task organization and management Serving others and promoting justice

Options to consider: • • • Honors College programs Workshops on preparing for professional school Independent research with a faculty member Volunteering at a law firm or for the government Work in a law-related field

Join Pi Alpha Delta • Baylor’s pre-law fraternity hosts: • guest speakers from law schools and private practice • sponsors practice LSAT exams • provides a community of like-minded students

This could be you: James Nortey, B. A. 2008 Philosophy and University Scholars Harvard Law School