<p>From the ABA, [Pre-Law</a> | Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar](<a href=“http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/pre_law.html]Pre-Law”>http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/pre_law.html)</p>
<p>Some of the types of knowledge that would maximize your ability to benefit from a legal education include:</p>
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<li>A broad understanding of history, including the various factors (social, political, economic, and cultural) that have influenced the development of our society in the United States.</li>
<li>A fundamental understanding of political thought and of the contemporary American political system.</li>
<li>Some basic mathematical and financial skills, such as an understanding of basic pre-calculus mathematics and an ability to analyze financial data.</li>
<li>A basic understanding of human behavior and social interaction.</li>
<li>An understanding of diverse cultures within and beyond the United States, of international institutions and issues, of world events, and of the increasing interdependence of the nations and communities within our world.</li>
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