Accounting vs Economics for Law School

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<p>I'm currently a sophomore in college, and I'm having a hard time deciding between accounting and economics. I'm interested in both, so that makes the decision even harder. Since I have the intention to go to a T14 law school, I don't know which major would be a better fit for me in the future. Here are some of my thoughts:</p>

<p>Accounting:
Since I am planning to take a few years off between undergrad and law school, accounting provides much more job security for me either before or after law school (you know, the lawyer market is not doing quite hot right now...). Also, I would definitely pursue CPA before law school if I chose accounting as my major. However, the downside is that I can foresee my GPA as a accounting major would be lower in comparison to economics. The accounting major course load at my school cannot be taken lightly and I know that a low GPA is without a doubt a threat to my admission to T14 Law schools. </p>

<p>Economics:
I am very confident that I can obtain a quite high GPA if I decide to take the economics route, which is very ideal for both admission to and preparation for law school. Also, an economics course load is light and that allows me to have more time studying for LSAT and for extracurricular involvement. One thing about economics is that it provides less job security to me than an accounting degree, and that concerned me the most because there is no way I can pay for law school without a job in hand. </p>

<p>Please help me out!! I'm torn...Thanks in advance</p>

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<p>I am in the same predicament as you and I’ve chosen the accounting route. This is because of the career prospects of an accounting degree vs a economics degree. With that said, our ultimate goal is law school. It is not as difficult as you think to get a high GPA with an Accounting major. I would do an accounting major just as a back up, in case law school doesnt work out or if you dont get into a T-14.</p>

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<p>OP,
I was in a similar position, but I decided to forego law school and am at a Big 4 now.
By you saying you want to go to a “T14” law school, to me that proves you’ve done enough research for me to skip the lecture on not planning to go to law school unless you get into a top tier school. </p>

<p>In general, you will want to major in what you feel will give you the highest grades, based on your skill set, your college’s grad inflation (I’m being serious). Accounting and economics are both difficult majors usually. However, it is wise to consider a major that will have substance if you decide to not go to law school. Therefore, major in accounting or finance. But even econ > social sciences.</p>