There is no "pre-law" track at Stanford. Most law schools welcome all majors, so pursue something that you find intellectually exciting. As long as your major requires you to write well and to develop critical thinking, you can become a strong applicant.
Planning for Law School
- To learn more about your options
- Consult UAR Advisors
- Develop intellectual projects and interests in specific areas.
- Consider shadowing lawyers in different fields of law.
- Law schools consider the following criteria:
- Undergraduate GPA
- LSAT score
- Undergraduate course of study
- Graduate Work
- College attended
- Improvement in grades
- College curricular and extracurricular activities
- Ethnic/racial background
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement or essay
- Work experience or other postgraduate experiences
- Community activities
- Difficulties (financial, personal, physical) overcome
- Proven leadership
- Each student's unique character and background
- The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is designed to measure skills considered essential for success in law school. Take practice tests and meet with a UAR advisor to discuss strategies for preparing. If you plan to take some time off, you can take the LSAT in February (or later) of your senior year. If you plan law school immediately following your graduation from Stanford, you should take the test no later than December of your senior year.
