What is a good college major if i want to investigate and write about law cases?

Answer 1

Philosophy is probably the best, with a minor in english. ONLY use writing intensive programs. Paralegal studies are NOT good for this. They don't teach you how to write, only how to be a glorified secretary. Philosophy will teach you to do the difficult reading & analysis that is required, and the english will help you to write.

Answer 2

Some sort of pre-law program would obviously afford the greatest level of understanding at the Bachelor's level; however, that is generally a program and not a major. And, from what I understand, pre-law majors available are not always the greatest. If the school has a pre-law program available as an emphasis under Political Science, I would argue that would be the best option. That or a Political Science degree in conjunction with a pre-law designation/program (if a major is not available).

While Political Science may be too obvious and so on, it stands the test. Political Science introduces students to political theory, upon which legal theory is based. It also verses the student in that particular mindset of thinking (lots of contact with legalesque writing) and requires a lot of writing in a style suited for legal commentary.

Of course, the best option would be to get your Bachelor's and then opt for the J.D., but that's quite the committment and I don't know what you really plan to do.

Answer 3

Paralegal

Answer 4

Prelaw (paralegal).

Answer 5

journalism