<p>Hello, I'm a senior trying to figure out a major. For the longest time I've wanted to major in History or Philosophy but as I look at job opportunities in those fields I don't know what to do. I really really really want to be a lawyer, major in history and go to law school. But that would be 7 years down the road. So I thought I'd do a double major (I know heavy course load) with something that would be a backup if I decided down the road I don't want to be a lawyer. I would like to make it clear that I HAVE done my research on what it takes to become an attorney, and I'm very confident that's what I want to do, but I can't say I'll feel that way in 4 years. </p>
<p>Could anyone recommend a practical major that would help me get a job after getting a BA. For reference I love science (not so much math but I get high grades in both- always A range), and History and languages. I've studied French, German, and Latin for 7, 4, 4 years respectively. I've thought about Biology, Bio-engineering, Philosophy, Psychology, and Neuroscience majors. </p>
<p>Any advice would be wonderful, Thank you!</p>
<p>The more “practical” majors are typically STEM subjects, but you might get better mileage if you focus more on your academic strengths (from one of your other threads).</p>
<p>Economics is a reasonable alternative, but can you get through the math pre-reqs and do you have any interest in the subject matter.</p>
<p>Don’t underestimate the practicality of having fluency in another language, either. So maybe French.</p>
<p>Art History or Anthropology can put you in line for gallery/museum work, albeit entry-level. </p>
<p>If you want to look for work in government, then International Relations or Policy Studies are solid.</p>
<p>Music (don’t laugh!) might be a possibility for you. Work can be very hard to find in this field, but maybe you could use it as an income supplement. </p>
<p>Students majoring in any of these subjects, by the way, seem to perform very well on the LSAT. But definitely keep History and Philosophy on the table; they’re two of the best majors for law.</p>
<p>Thank you sooo much! I didn’t laugh when you said music, I adore playing, I’ve just never believed myself to be the virtuoso I’d need to be to have a career in it, but like you said it is a good supplement to have that I already use. Thank you!</p>
<p>Biology is a very popular major, which means a lot of competition for biology jobs at the bachelor’s degree level, so choosing it for the job prospects may not be the best choice.</p>
<p>Law school does not require any specific major – college GPA and LSAT score are highly important, though. See <a href=“http://lawschoolnumbers.com”>http://lawschoolnumbers.com</a> .</p>