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Law School, Philosophy, and Clarke College

Law School, Philosophy, and Clarke College. Spring 2010 Philosophy Department Luncheon. Law schools emphasize the importance of a strong liberal arts education .

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Law School, Philosophy, and Clarke College

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  1. Law School, Philosophy, and Clarke College

    Spring 2010 Philosophy Department Luncheon
  2. Law schools emphasize the importance of a strong liberal arts education. The breadth and depth of the general education program and the wide range of liberal arts majors makes Clarke a solid choice for law school preparation. Clarke’s advising system helps students choose the courses best suited to help them prepare for law school. Why Clarke College?
  3. Philosophy helps students develop a wide range of skills essential for a successful legal career or graduate education. Critical and logical reasoning Problem solving Oral and written communication An ability to assess pro and con Organization of ideas Boiling down complex ideas. Why Philosophy?
  4. This study evaluated the top 50 intended graduate majors of those who took the Graduate Record Exam. GRE Scores (2005-2006)
  5. PHIL 290: Symbolic Logic PHIL 280: LSAT Preparation PHIL 395: Internship/Cooperative Ed Why philosophy at Clarke?
  6. This course helps to prepare students for the difficult logic games on the LSAT. It is not offered at any other area colleges. PHIL 290: Symbolic Logic
  7. Example Problem
  8. The Philosophy Department at Clarke began offering this course in the summer of 2008. All students have reported an increase in their test scores due to taking this course. PHIL 280: LSAT Preparation
  9. Approximately half of the Clarke philosophy majors who have taken the LSAT have scored at or above the national average score for philosophy majors. Average LSAT Scores
  10. Clarke philosophy majors have been able to secure paid law internships for academic credit. They participate in witness reports, mock trials, transcription, focus groups, and discovery work. PHIL 395: Internship
  11. Reynolds & Kenline

  12. … so, how successful have Clarke philosophy majors been at getting into law school?

  13. … so, how successful have Clarke philosophy majors been at getting into law school?

    Answer All Philosophy majors who have applied to law school have been accepted into law school.
  14. Creighton Drake University Loyola University Marquette University St. Louis University University of Iowa University of Oklahoma University of St. Thomas Valparaiso University William Mitchell Acceptance at Law Schools
  15. Current Clarke Graduates
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