概述
Law schools want students who are well-educated and well-rounded. You’ll prepare for law school by participating in extracurricular activities such as 模拟试验 and taking advantage of an array of off-campus experiences. Your advisor will help you customize your own 法律系的 program, which may include courses in business, political science, sociology and other disciplines. Whatever path you choose, 曼彻斯特 will provide you with a strong foundation for law school.
Program Highlights
- In the last decade, 74 percent of 曼彻斯特 University seniors applying to law school have been accepted for admission. Nationally, during that same period, the acceptance rate was 65 percent.
- 曼彻斯特 teams have competed in tournaments sponsored by the American 模拟试验 Association (AMTA) since 1989. 在那段时间里, 曼彻斯特 students have won 33 individual awards as outstanding attorneys and witnesses. 曼彻斯特 模拟试验 teams have won six national tournament bids and three Spirit of AMTA awards.
- 曼彻斯特’s 模拟试验 team placed sixth at the regional tournament of the American 模拟试验 Association at the University of Notre Dame in February 2014, and advanced to the Opening Round Championship Series in Waukegan, 生病了., where they won two Best Witness trophies.
* Median pay reflects the average income for all U.S. professionals working in this field. Entry-level salaries are typically lower.
项目常见问题
Is there a 法律系的 curriculum?- The American Bar Association (see Preparation for Legal 教育) does not recommend any particular group of majors or courses that should be taken by students wishing to prepare for legal education. Developing such a list is neither possible nor desirable, for there is no ideal preparation for law school. So, at 曼彻斯特, there is no prescribed 法律系的 curriculum.
What major should I choose?- Choose a major on the basis of two criteria, personal interest and rigorous standards. Major in something you care about, so that you will enjoy learning and do well at it. Major in a field whose professors have standards for achievement that provide you with a significant challenge in learning, 研究, 沟通, and critical thinking.
What courses should I take?- There are important skills, 值, and significant bodies of knowledge that will provide a sound foundation for a legal education. Plan to take courses that (a) develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and oral and written 沟通 and (b) provide substantive knowledge in the social sciences, the natural sciences, 人文学科, and the professions. There are also many law-related courses that will give you some insight into the study of the law and its relation to society. For specific course suggestions, though, consult your 法律系的 advisor.
What else can I do?- To improve your chances of getting into law school, you should participate in various extracurricular activities, such as student government or the 法律系的 Club's 模拟试验 team. The 法律系的 Club lets you meet other 法律系的 students. It will provide you with an opportunity to learn about the law by competing in regional and national 模拟试验 Tournaments and by talking with practicing attorneys. 也, the 法律系的 advisor (as well as the attorneys who serve on the faculty) can help you plan for your law school experience by providing you with vital information about the admissions process, including the LSAT.
还记得, the best 法律系的 program is one you design with the cooperation and advice of your 法律系的 advisor, who can help with course selection, suggested readings, the admissions process, law school programs and career opportunities.