<p>I'm considering going pre-law in college, and I want to know which majors are the best for a undergraduate for getting into/succeeding in law school. Right now, I definitely want to major in English with a possible double major/minor in Philosophy or Psychology. </p>
<p>Are these good ideas? Is it smart to major in English? Any other possibilities/suggestions?</p>
<p>Any major that you enjoy, allows you to get as close to a 4.0 as possible, allows you to get great recommendation letters, and teach you the skills to do well on the LSAT.</p>
<p>Those are all excellent majors, so go for it. English is a smart choice as a major because it will give you any skill that benefits you in a career in law.</p>
<p>Philosophy majors have the best success of any major when applying to top law schools. An English major is also good, especially if it requires a lot of analytical thought & writing.</p>
<p>I hear accounting is good if you want to go into corporate law.</p>
<p>the answer is ANY major will do. There are pros and cons to all majors. Take a major you will enjoy and get a high GPA. Law schools pay almost no attention to a major.</p>
<p>I do believe I read somewhere that Classics Majors have the highest degree of success in law school but Philosophy is also a good one, to answer the question, any degree in the liberal arts will prepare you for law school.</p>
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<p>I hate it when people say that. You can get a perfect 4.0 and do crap on the LSAT. The LSAT tests logic and reading comprehension skills. Theatre, education, music, art, etc. isn't going to squat for you in that regard. </p>
<p>Math, Physics, Economics, Philosophy, Chemistry and History majors on average do best on the LSAT. I think part of this is material, and I think part of this is selection - Students who choose those majors do well because they better suited and are more motivated to take on rigorous studies.</p>
<p>Classics major is my recommendation. They are the hardest classes, and really teach you how to write because every word you choose not only builds your arguement, but makes your arguement logical and concise. Sounds like this training would be best for law school and its great practice for the LSAT. I would major in classics, and minor in latin, and your foundations of knowledge will lead you to success on the pre-law track.</p>
<p>Major in whatever you want, but keep in mind that some majors prepare you better for the LSAT. Getting admitted to law school is a two headed beast. First, get a high GPA. Second, kill the LSAT.</p>
<p>What about a polisci/gov't major?</p>
<p>Pick something you could have a career in that you would like, just in case if law school doesn't work out for you.</p>
<p>A law professor actually weighs in on this issue. In his opinion, Philosophy provides the greatest preparation for the legal framework and way of thinking.</p>
<p>Philosophy</a> and Law</p>