Prelaw
A lawyer needs a foundation of general information, a broad historical perspective, an understanding of society, a clear picture of government, and a good grasp of economic principles and business practices.
Students interested in law should choose a core of courses that develops critical reading and writing skills, in addition to courses that emphasize depth in a knowledge area.
History, political science, economics, literature, sociology, philosophy, psychology, religion, and the arts all contribute to understanding the individual and society. Each area helps potential lawyers deal intelligently and sensitively with a variety of human situations.
Courses in language, speech, and logic teach the student to communicate effectively. The natural sciences, including mathematics and computer science, promote precision of thought and add to the diversity of information needed by the successful lawyer. Accounting and management courses are also available.
In the past 15 years, Luther alumni with the following undergraduate majors have earned law degrees:
- Accounting
- Business management
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Economics
- English
- French
- German
- History
- Philosophy
- Political science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Speech
The Law School Admissions Test
The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), taken during the senior year, is used to determine an undergraduate student's readiness for the rigors of law school. The test is designed to evaluate both critical-reasoning ability and logic analysis. Courses in the disciplines of mathematics and English also provide excellent preparation for this test.
The test is administered five times a year at various locations, including Luther College. Students may take the test on campus in October and April each year.