<p>I'm a freshman at University of Illinois. My major is Political Science. It's a competitive program, but will I blend in too much when I go to apply for law school? I'm thinking about minoring in Spanish or Environmental Studies becase I want to be an environmental lawyer. I'm open to anything at this point though. Suggestions appreciated!!!</p>
<p>If you would rather be in another major, then change, but don't do it for law school because it likely will not matter. Give them the numbers they want and enjoy your classes.</p>
<p>I would take some classes in Environmental Sciences so you might have a better grasp of environmental issues down the road. However, I would not switch majors if you enjoy political science more. Law school will do an adequate job of preparing you for most environmental law, yet some background would not hurt.</p>
<p>Don't change your major just for law schools. They don't care about major. They care about LSAT/GPA.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks! I'm already off to a good start on the GPA. </p>
<p>One more question: do law schools look at the amount of community service/ work record? I'm planning on going back to a lifeguarding job this summer to show that I can stick with something and that the management wants me back, but would I be better off finding an internship at a law firm?</p>
<p>They do look at your community service and work record. However, those are "soft factors" and only play an important role in your admission if you are "average" statistically (GPA + LSAT) or if you're trying to get into Stanford or Yale. The law internship would likely be the better idea because it will give you a better picture of what law is really like compared to being a lifeguard.</p>
<p>Thanks! I'll look into it.</p>