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Pre-Professional

Pre-Law

Any major works — what matters is GPA, LSAT, and writing skills. Track to law school.

Core courses

  • No required prerequisites
  • Recommended: Constitutional Law
  • Logic/Philosophy
  • English
  • Political Science
  • Economics
  • History
  • Public Speaking

Career paths

  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation
  • Public Interest
  • Government
  • Judicial Clerkships
  • In-House Counsel
  • Policy
  • Academia

What to expect

No specific major required. Philosophy, economics, and English majors have among the highest LSAT scores on average. Writing-heavy majors prepare you well.

How Fennie helps

Fennie covers [philosophy](/subject/philosophy), [English composition](/subject/english-composition), and the [LSAT](/study/lsat).

FAQ

Best pre-law major?

Whatever you'll excel in. Top LSAT scores by major: physics, math, philosophy, economics. Avoid majoring in 'pre-law' specifically.

What LSAT do I need?

165+ for top-50 schools; 170+ for T14. Median is around 152.

Gap year?

Common — most JD candidates take 1-2 gap years. Improves applications and gives experience.

Get through your Pre-Law coursework with Fennie

Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.

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