<p>Like everyone says, majors don't matter for law school; not one major looks any more impressive than another
Is this really true???</p>
<p>I'm thinking of majoring in actuarial or financial mathematics because I want to go in that field in case law doesn't work out. But if I still do want to end up going to law school, will a major like math be ok?</p>
<p>I do want to minor in something, what do you think will be good alongside actuarial/financial math? I was thinking something like PoliSci, philosophy, or Asian studies</p>
<p>Yes math will be fine. Math might even be better because it will be more rigorous than most majors. In this way it might prepare you for the LSAT more so than other majors. Only minor in something if you enjoy it, not for law school admission officers. Personally I think philosophy might harness your analytical skills (along with math) better than PoliSci or Asian Studies. (IMO).</p>
<p>Thanks for your input. Anyone else care to give their opinion?</p>
<p>Everything else being equal, the major doesn't matter. However, everything may not be equal if a more rigorous major causes you to get a lower GPA. If your sole concern is law school admissions, there might be easier ones that that. On the other hand, many people change their mind in college, so I would major in something interesting and useful and worry about law school when that comes up.</p>