I am a senior in high school and I think I might want a career in law. After I graduate from college, I will probably get an advanced degree and might want to go law school if I'm still interested. What do law schools look at when deciding who to take in? To they only accept people who graduate in pre-law? I am also interested in physics and buisiness, and since you can't really do anything with just a pre-law degree I would be more inclined to major in physics. Are there any particular classes I should take?
2006-08-13 11:10:38 · 5 answers · asked by bowlingcap 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
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2006-08-13 11:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mimi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do what interests you in pre-law. If you feel like taking Physics and Business, do it. There isn't a "track" or curriculum for pre-law. Make a 3.5 or better and score high on the LSAT...you'll have pl.enty of offers.
Unlike other majors requiring an advanced degree, the good, prestigious Law Schools are very picky about where you attain your BS or BA. Apply to some good nationally known liberal arts colleges with a reputation for students who move onto advanced degrees.
Some examples are Davidson, Haverford, Oberlin and Colby. Or if a particular large state university with a good law school interests you, apply there. Most schools look favorably upon students who plan to attend grad school in the same place they achieved their undergrad degree.
Do apply to some schools you feel might be too prestigious or expensive for what you can afford. Financial Aid packages vary widely, and you could wind up paying less at the Ivy School versus what the random school offers.
2006-08-13 18:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are on the right path. Pre-law is not a prerequisite. Get top grades and carry with you an honesty and a good reputation. Take as many law and political science courses you can. Also go on-line to any law school and look at their curriculum and admission standards.
You are wise to leave your options open.
2006-08-13 18:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by Robere 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a degree in something.. study hard, get good grades... pass lsat, apply for schools.. rinse and repeat.
2006-08-13 18:19:49 · answer #4 · answered by Scandalous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get thru college for breadth reqs...
ace the lsat
get into harvard.
2006-08-13 18:12:59 · answer #5 · answered by SJK 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋