<p>Just wondering if anyone has advice on what I should major in at UIC (University of Illinois-Chicago) before I enter law school. I have contacts and plan to utilize them to the best of my abilities. Looking at Criminology, Justice, and Law, as well as Business, and possibly Urban and Public Affairs. </p>
<p>Law school is definitely a priority.</p>
<p>Michael Nieswiadomy
University of North Texas - Department of Economics</p>
<p>June 25, 2009</p>
<p>Abstract:<br>
Abstract: Using 1994-1995 and 2002-2003 data, Nieswiadomy (1998, 2006) found that economics majors scored well on the LSAT. These results are frequently posted on university web sites by Economics and other departments. This note, which updates the prior studies using current 2007-2008 data for the 2008-2009 class of students entering law school, finds that Economics majors still perform at or near the top of all majors taking the test. Economics majors (LSAT score of 157.4) are tied for first (with Philosophy) of the 12 largest disciplines (those with more than 1,900 students entering law school). Economics is tied for second (with Philosophy/Religion (157.4)) behind Physics/Math (160.0) in a set of 29 discipline groupings that are created to yield at least 450 students with similar majors.</p>
<p>Study in something that will train your brain to succeed. Something like Physics/Math, Economics, Philosophy.</p>
<p>Don’t take Criminology if you want to succeed in attaining law school success. It’s the worst major to take:</p>
<p>Mathematics/Physics 160.0
Economics and Philosophy/Theology (tie) 157.4
International relations 156.5
Engineering 156.2
Government/service 156.1
Chemistry 156.1
History 155.9
Interdisciplinary studies 155.5
Foreign languages 155.3
English 155.2
Biology/natural sciences 154.8
Arts 154.2
Computer science 154.0
Finance 153.4
Political science 153.1
Psychology 152.5
Liberal arts 152.4
Anthropology/geography 152.2
Accounting 151.7
Journalism 151.5
Sociology/social work 151.2
Marketing 150.8
Business management 149.7
Education 149.4
Business administration 149.1
Health professions 148.4
Pre-law 148.3
Criminal justice 146.0</p>