专业描述

The most common entry exam for law school in the United States is the LSAT. Philosophy majors tend to do better on the LSAT than nearly all other majors, according to a recent study. A philosophy major has long been recognized to provide a solid background in some of the most important skills required for law school, including analytic and problem-solving skills, critical reading ability, and clear research and writing skills. The USC School of Philosophy is a particularly strong choice for prospective law school students, in offering a special interdisciplinary Major in Philosophy, Politics & Law. This program is unique of its kind in the country, and is designed (i) to foster an understanding and appreciation of some of the major milestones in the history of Western thought, (ii) to introduce students to leading approaches to ethical, legal, and political problems, and (iii) to acquaint them with one or more broad area of philosophical thought that bears on these issues.