Major and Minor Configuration for Law School Hopeful

Graduate School Law School
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I am a first year at a Liberal Arts college. I am strongly considering a Politics major with a Creative Writing minor. The reason I am thinking about the schematics of this so early is because I am trying to study abroad for two semesters (one out of the country and one in DC).

I love writing, and I spend all of my free time writing in some capacity (Op-Eds, typing poetry on my typewriter, genuinely enjoying writing essays for class). I see my future incorporating this love of writing in a political sphere.

The Creative Writing minor at my school requires four writing courses and two english courses.

However, my greatest priority is in ensuring that these next three years are devoted to developing the critical thinking and writing skills necessary to be successful on the LSAT and in law school. Although it’s less important, I also want to think about how this will affect (if at all) the process of law school admissions.

I would appreciate any feedback and insight. Thank you in advance!

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Minors do not matter for admission to law school.

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@sybbie719 Thanks for the input! A broader question I was seeking advice on is whether or not this configuration of a major/ minor would provide the critical thinking/ tools necessary (and if admission officers would see that in my choice). I realize that’s highly subjective, but I wanted to at least see people’s initial thoughts.

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As sybbie noted, minors don’t matter, so the answer is, No. Adcoms just won’t care.

Depends on the courses and professors. Some colleges’ creative writing program are just that: creative. Thus, critical thinking skills are not necessary since creativity is key.

(Personally, I’m a fan of philosophy for enhancing critical thinking skills. Organic Chem is another good one.)