<p>I am really interested in a career in politics, and I am also interested in going to law school. I know you don't need a law degree to get into politics, but how can it help? I know the majority of politicians are lawyers. What things can you do in politics with a J.D.?</p>
<p>The top three Presidential candidates from each party include five lawyers out of the six of them: one UNC, two Harvard, one Yale, and one NYU. McCain (a soldier) is the lone exception.</p>
<p>If Fred Thompson (Vanderbilt) officially enters the race, he would bring the total to six of seven.</p>
<p>So basically, If I want to be a Congressman, I should have a law degree. I don't want to be a Congressman, I am more interested in lobbying and political consulting, things like that. I am aware a lot of lobbyists are lawyers.</p>
<p>With a law degree it's suitable for such career but I know some local politicians who have degrees in economics, public administration and even business.</p>