<p>Here's a quote from Harvard Law's admissons page:</p>
<p>"Some academic disciplines tend to emphasize practical aspects of a subject rather than the fundamental theories surrounding it. We consider that those programs approaching these subjects on a more theoretical level, with attention to educational breadth, are better preparatory training for the legal profession than those emphasizing the practical."</p>
<p>Would majoring in public policy be considered more theoretical or more practical? Public policy classes include poli sci, economics, etc. that focus on the theoretical, but other parts still emphsize the practical aspects of policy making. Also, would internships related to public policy be a plus in law school admissions, or would they not help much? Thanks for your input...</p>
<p>It depends on what kind of law you want to pursue. I've never really been a big fan of public policy, even though it is in essence a combination of my two majors (PolySci and Econ). Then again, if you like public policy and plan to perhaps go into a field of law related to that it may be worthwhile. I'd say public policy is more practical as it seeks to prepare people to take leadership roles in gov't agencies and non-profits. Internships are always a plus, provided they relate to law, I'd say. I mean don't take an internship with a beer company because you think it'd be fun. Internships need to be advancing as well. At least that is my belief.</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice...Can you please share what things you dislike about public policy? I'm debating whether to major in it or not, and would appreciate hearing a variety of sides. Thanks!</p>