"I have long felt that no branch of learning is more important to an individual or society than law."
Pres. Marion G. Romney
at the dedication of the J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1975
Links & Campus Resources
Below are links to sites that every Pre-Law student should be familiar with.
Disclaimer: these links will direct you to sites outside the BYU-Idaho network. They do not represent the position of BYU-Idaho or its sponsors, and we are not responsible for their content.
Links
Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)
J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Jurist Legal News & Research
Kaplan LSAT Prep
Legal Dictionary @ law.com
Law School General Info @ lawschool.com
Campus Resources
Law Schools do not require any specific major or class for admission. However, law schools do look favorably on classes that require a high level of analytical reasoning skills.
Although there is no Pre-Law degree at BYU-I, the university offers several resources to help students planning for law school. Below is a list of recommended courses for Pre-Law students.
Take 12-15 Credits
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Course ID |
Course Name |
Credits |
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B275 |
Business Law |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Interpersonal Relations |
3 |
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Media Law and Ethics |
3 |
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Adv. Writing & Critical Reading |
3 |
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Shakespeare |
3 |
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Rhetorical Studies |
3 |
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Intro to Logic |
3 |
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Intro to Ethics |
3 |
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Introduction to Law |
3 |
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Const. History and Law |
3 |
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OTHER CLASSES THAT ARE RECCOMENDED BUT NOT PRE-APPROVED |
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Construction Law |
3 |
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Intro to Philosophy |
3 |
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