1. There are no prescribed pre-law classes.  It is essential that you take courses that will improve your writing skills, help you think logically and analytically.
2. The American Bar Association does not recommend a specific pre-law major.
3. Brooklyn College offers a liberal arts education that can best prepare you for law school.  To access a list of undergraduate and graduate programs, with class lists for all departments, go to http://www.brooklyn.edu/pub/academics.htm. 
4. For academic advisement, speak with Pre Law Academic Advisor Professor Gaston Alonso about which classes best fit your interests.  Make an appointment through the Political Science Department, 3413 James, (718)951-5306.
5. For law-related courses, consult the B.C. Pre-Law Course Guide in the Brooklyn College Pre-Law Handbook above.

1. The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardized test administered four times a year so that law schools can measure skills essential for success in law school.  The LSAT includes sections on reading comprehension, reasoning, and logic skills.  Indicate that you want your scores sent to Brooklyn College. 
2. The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) has an annual LSAT/LSDAS Information Book with registration information and sample test preparation.  You can pick up a copy at locations on campus, including the Magner Center.
3. LSAC, which administers the test, has registration for the LSAT and LSDAS, plus electronic applications to law schools at www.LSAC.org.
4. To take the LSAT, you need to register in the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS).  They provide a report to the law schools you apply to.

1. The American Bar Association offers an alphabetical directory of law schools.  It can be seen at http://www.abanet.org/legaled/approvedlawschools/alpha.html. 
2. US News and World Report ranks law schools by tiers based on LSAT score, teacher/student ratio, and professional assessment.  The Pre Law Handbook on the Internet has a user-friendly format at http://www.prelawhandbook.com/law_school_ranking.    
3. Attend the LSAC Annual Law School Forum in New York City for information from admissions counselors at ABA-approved law schools: http://lsac.org/LSAC.asp?url=lsac/law-school-recruitment-forums.asp
4. Review the list of Online Resources in the B.C. Pre-Law Handbookabove.

1. The Magner Center has the Alumni Career Mentoring Program.  This gives you the opportunity to meet with alumni in the law profession to receive advice and discuss career issues.  Contact Pamela Brown at pbrown@brooklyn.cuny.edu to place you with a mentor.  For more information, go to http://career.brooklyn.cuny.edu/students/alumni_mentor.html.    

1. Obtaining an internship is a way to finding out about a career you are interested in.  The Magner Center offers internships in the law profession.  Information can be found at http://career.brooklyn.cuny.edu/students/internshipWelcome.htm.
2. Register with eRecruiting:  http://brooklyncollege.erecruiting.com/
3. For an internship search: http://www.internships.com

1. The Lay Advocate Program, 139 Ingersoll Hall, (718)951-5360, is an on-campus organization that provides legal assistance to students and offers an internship.
2. The Legal Profession Society (LPS) is a student group that provides LSAT and law school assistance:http://www.geocities.com/legalprofessionsociety/home.html

1. The Magner Center, located in 1303 James, offers pre-law students career counseling.  Pre-Law Advisors Zavi Baynes, zbaynes@brooklyn.cuny.edu and Pamela Brown, pbrown@brooklyn.cuny.edu are available for consultation.  To arrange an appointment, you can call 718-951-5696. 
2. The Magner Center houses a Pre-Law Library where you can review many information packets from law schools and guides to the law profession. 
3. The Magner Center offers events every semester.  They include visits by lawyers and law students to discuss their experiences and visits from law schools. 
4. Magner Center Pre-Law Professional Development Program
5. Interfolio gives you a place to manage your most important documents online. Your Interfolio account can house letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, writing samples, transcripts, and much more.

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