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<p>I just graduated high school and I am planning on going to law school once i finish my undergraduate degree, but i still don't know what major to pick. I like history and was planning on going into that to get a higher GPA. Then i got into a statistics class which i found just as interesting and would like to major in that, but i am afraid that will hurt my chances at a high GPA and then lower my chances of getting into a good law school. Any suggestions or ideas?</p>

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<p>Major in something that will get you a job.</p>

<p>So not history or stats.</p>

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<p>^^I disagree that Stats is not marketable, particularly in comparison to history.</p>

<p>But for LS, just earn as many A’s as you can in a traditional liberal arts major.</p>

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<p>Statistics is actually a pretty marketable major.</p>

<p>Given that you are still in high school, no need to decide upon a major yet. If you like both stats and history, you might also consider economics as a major. Take classes in all of these areas as a freshman, since they will probably fulfill distribution requirements regardless of what you choose to major in, and see what you like best. </p>

<p>This page from the ABA gives some advice about undergrad preparation for law school.</p>

<p>[Pre-Law</a> | Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar](<a href=“http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/pre_law.html]Pre-Law”>http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/pre_law.html)

  • A broad understanding of history, including the various factors (social, political, economic, and cultural) that have influenced the development of our society in the United States.
  • A fundamental understanding of political thought and of the contemporary American political system.
  • Some basic mathematical and financial skills, such as an understanding of basic pre-calculus mathematics and an ability to analyze financial data.
  • A basic understanding of human behavior and social interaction.
  • An understanding of diverse cultures within and beyond the United States, of international institutions and issues, of world events, and of the increasing interdependence of the nations and communities within our world.</p>