Undecided on a major before law school ?

Question

Right now I'm a communication major, In my old college I was an economics/finance major, hated it and ended up with a 3.1 GPA. Now at my new University I have a 4.0. but I'm not feeling too good about my major. I'm thinking adding a double major in sociology, political science or in psychology. which one? Any other ideas to make my resume better?

Answer 1

Major in whatever you feel you can excel in. Getting good grades is VERY important in the law school admissions process. What you major in is NOT. You can get into a law school having majored in just about any subject... so pick something you enjoy and will be able to get good grades in.

Since writing is a huge part of law school (and lawyering), consider taking courses to improve your writing abilities (this is not a comment on your writing - just noting that everyone can always improve their writing skills). Also, classes that emphasize logical reasoning and analysis are useful to take in undergrad and will serve you well when you take the LSAT.

Also, make sure you do something to round out your law school application - you want more than just a strong academic component to your application, you want to be able to show that you are actively engaged in life and the world around you. My suggestion is to volunteer in the community with whatever "cause" you believe in - make the world a better place while also enhancing your resume!

Answer 2

Pick the major that you are making straight A's in, get top notch grades (like you seem to be going now), take some challenging courses (maybe in Political Economy, International Law, Constitutional Law) and make an A or B in those, take some Logic, Statistics. Make a decent score on the LSAT, and volunteer somewhere. And you are golden. Best of wishes.

Answer 3

Political Science is a good major for pre-law students. I would also suggest History or even English.

Many lawyers were English majors. It teaches you how to logically and concisely construct a believable argument. It also teaches you how to analyze statements that are given to you.

I would suggest taking a course or two before definitely changing your major. I personally do not believe that a Bachelor's in Communication Arts would be helpful, but at the same time, my school's version of the CA major leans most heavily upon journalism and tv production. Perhaps your school's program is structured differently.

Answer 4

Aside from grades, what most law schools are looking for is evidence that you are capable of reading large volumes of material and writing well. Choosing a major like some of those that you mention, which are more likely to require a lot of reading and writing, is therefore a good idea.