The American Bar Association does not recommend any particular path to prepare for law school but rather a series of core skills and values that one can well learn through the history major and include:
- Analytic/Problem Solving Skills
- Critical Reading
- Writing Skills
- Oral Communication/Listening Abilities
- General Research Skills
- Task Organization/Management Skills
- Public Service and Promotion of Justice
Students are advised to consult the Pre-Law section of this catalog. The following courses are recommended as useful supplements to the history major.