Pre-Law at Baylor University Summer Orientation 2008.

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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 Philosophy and University Scholars Harvard Law School