Top 10 Best Pre-Law Undergraduate Schools in the U.S

If you are in the process of completing high school and you are now looking for colleges to attend, and you are looking into pre-law, then here are your best choices to choose from. These 10 universities all offer different things, but they all have one thing in common: they are the best pre-law undergraduate schools in the U.S.

1. Yale University - New Haven, CT
While you may have your hopes and dreams set upon Yale University, they only admit 6% to 7% of their yearly applicants. Though this can be discouraging, this is the top ranked law school in the entire United States year in and year out. So if you do not get into Yale University, apply elsewhere! Remember, both Hilary and Bill Clinton graduated from Yale, so if you can get in you could very well end up famous some day.
For More Information: http://www.law.yale.edu/

2. Harvard University - Cambridge, MA
In order to get into this great institution, you need some decent grades to get in. Anywhere from a 3.74 or higher will keep you in the 75th percentile, which gives you a solid shot of getting in. Harvard offers one of the best pre-law programs in the entire country. They actually offer some of the best educations in each major they offer. Harvard is by no means a huge step down from Yale, as Harvard is still one of the best pre-law undergraduate schools in the entire United States.
For More Information: http://www.law.harvard.edu/index.html

3. Princeton University - Princeton, NJ
While Princeton University is well known for not having a law school, they do in fact have a pre-law program for their undergraduate degrees. While it is not quite as prestigious as some other programs, they do have a lot to offer. Princeton University offers one of the best pre-law programs in the entire U.S. and if you choose to attend Princeton, you will not be disappointed with your undergraduate degree choice.
For More Information:http://lapa.princeton.edu/

4. Stanford University - Stanford, CA
While it is not impossible to get into Stanford University, it is damn near impossible. With their 9% acceptance rates, it is one of the toughest schools to get into. They look way beyond someone's GPA to determine whether they will accept you or not. Their pre-law program is no different. If you decide on going to Stanford University for your pre-law undergraduate degree, you can be assured a spot in a top notch law school after graduation.
For More Information: http://www.law.stanford.edu/

5. Amherst College - Amherst, MA
Since being founded in 1821 as a sister school to Williams, Amherst College is one of the best colleges to attend if you are looking to graduate in pre-law. While it is very difficult to get into, you will not regret going to Amherst College because it has one of the best pre-law undergraduate schools in the U.S. Their pre-law program is impeccable and if you can get into Amherst College, by all means go there!
For More Information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/ljst/

6. Brown University - Providence, RI
This Ivy League school offers some of the best pre-law educations that the United States has to offer. They have a great pre-law program and still has one of the best undergraduate schools in the country. This pre-law undergraduate school offers a much higher acceptance rate then the other undergraduate schools on this list with a 10.9% acceptance rate. If you are considering going to law school after you finish your undergraduate schooling, then apply to Brown and see what happens!
For More Information: www.brown.edu/Students/PreLaw/eventlisting.html

7. Duke University - Durham, CA
While tuition costs over 44,000 each year at Duke University, it will eventually benefit you if you do decide to attend Duke University. Duke is one of the best pre-law undergraduate schools in the entire country and also boasts a decent acceptance rate at approximately 25%. In the US News Law School rankings, Duke was ranked 10th in the country. I have them a little bit higher, but not at a much higher rank. If you want to attend one of the best law schools in the country, you need to have a background in pre-law, so why not attend Duke University to get your experience.
For More Information: http://www.law.duke.edu/

8. University of California - Berkeley - Berkeley, CA
With only 11% of students who apply for the school getting in, this is one of the toughest universities to get into in the entire U.S. While this is true, it also is one of the best pre-law undergraduate schools. With a beautiful campus and low tuition rates, you can live in one of the nicest cities in California for the next 4 years of your life if you choose. If you can get into the University of California - Berkeley, I would say your chances of getting into a great law school are pretty good.
For More Information: http://www.law.berkeley.edu/

9. University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Here is one of the best pre-law undergraduate schools in the U.S. Located in south Chicago, this university is heralded as one of the best colleges for any major. Pre-law is just one of their great courses that they offer. If you are truly interested in a culture that offers great intellectual thinking, then this university just might be for you.
For More Information: http://www.law.uchicago.edu/

10. Northwestern University - Evanston, IL
If you are looking for a better part of a city other than southern Chicago, Northwestern might be for you. While the tuition rate is extremely high, around 47,000 a year, it will be worth it once you are out and have a great story to tell about where you got your undergraduate major in pre-law. Not only is this a fun and exciting area, you can also attend one of the finest institutions in the entire country by attending Northwestern University.
For More Information: http://www.law.northwestern.edu/