<p>Just a little background information - I'm a rising junior at UNC Chapel Hill, Political Science major. Eventually, I want to go to law school there as well. My field of interest is international law/immigration law.</p>
<p>If I still had a lot of time in my undergraduate career, I would definitely double major. In addition, this will be my second transfer in four years so I feel like I need something to make up for my transfer history.</p>
<p>Though it would be possible to finish two majors in my last two years, I think it will definitely be a push. I believe I would have to 'overload' with a few semesters and possibly take summer classes. This will be a challenge because I will have to juggle studying for the LSAT at the same time. However, I feel like if I am going to go into international law, having International Politics as my second major would be very beneficial. </p>
<p>My question is - would double majoring in international studies (concentration in international politics) make me a more desirable candidate for law school/jobs? and based on my background information, do you think it is worth it?</p>
<p>If you think you will do well in it, sure, why not go for it? Otherwise, your political science degree will do just fine.</p>
<p>Adding the major would do nothing for you, so don’t bother if it’s going to make graduating on time or studying for the LSAT a problem.</p>
<p>Most law schools weigh GPA and LSAT scores much higher than other factors. If you’re going to have to take a lot of credits and risk maintaining a good GPA, or take classes during the summer when you could otherwise get experience with a relevant internship or take a LSAT course, I wouldn’t do it. From what I’ve read, the GPA and LSAT score will far overshadow your major. Having the background information would be beneficial but it is probably not the best idea if it’s going to have you completely tied up for the next two years.</p>
<p>Can you take IR as a minor, or try to take classes focused around IR within the political science major? I don’t know how the political science major is structured at your school, but at mine you choose a sub-area (American Gov/Law, IR/Comp Politics, Political Psychology or Political Philosophy). You should also see if any of the required classes for both majors overlap, or maybe just take an IR law class as an elective.</p>