<p>What are good majors to be better prepared for law school</p>
<p>Chemistry, quantum focus.</p>
<p>Whatever you love and do wildly well in.</p>
<p>That which causes you to think, reason, and read critically, analytically, and logically, and which requires you to write with skill, precision, and strong argument.</p>
<p>Whatever develops your persuasive writing, presentation skills, reading comprehension, critical thinking, research skills, organization skills, analytical problem solving ability, and leadership ability will do.</p>
<p>lol, definitely NOT chem!</p>
<p>(Laughs at Eric's response.) As a chem engineer whose electives were all in quantum... go for it. ;)</p>
<p>Serious answer is the boring one - you only get to go to college once. Sometime around sophomore or junior year, you'll realize that this is the last opportunity EVER for you to take cool courses, to learn a language, or to learn quantum physics. (Yes, there are electives in law school. If you are very lucky, you'll take about three of them.) Don't lose that opportunity. </p>
<p>Whatever you do though, you'll need a good GPA to get in the door at law school, so make sure that the numbers are high.</p>
<p>BA in History.</p>
<p>Although I agree with Aries, College is NOT your last opportunity to learn another language. Just thought I'd point out that major flaw :D --but it's ok, she's an engineer after all:).</p>
<p>Love you, Aries:)</p>
<p>My mistake... law students are so loaded with time that they just learn new languages for fun. Most of my friends are hexalingual now. :p</p>
<p>Oh, wait, "Southern" isn't it's own language. </p>
<p>Psi.</p>
<p>Going to law school is, in a sense, learning a new language.</p>
<p>Philosophy. Well, anything that improves your written and analytical abilities. Read 1L by Scott Turow. Trust me, nothing has changed.</p>
<p>Here's another book which may give you comfort when you're not pouring over cases and law outlines; "A Fool's Errand."</p>
<p>would my chances be horrible of getting into law school if my undergrad major is musical theatre, and possible minor in poli sci or legal studies? I want to possibly go the entertainment law route.</p>
<p>No, your chances would not be horrible... but you should try to demonstrate that you have excellent writing and analytical abilities. I know several theatre majors.</p>
<p>what about psychology?</p>
<p>Guys, </p>
<p>...Stop asking "what about this major", or "what about that major." In reality, it doesn't matter. A high GPA (ideally from a top school) and a top LSAT score is all that you need to worry about. </p>
<p>Marketing yourself appropriately is far more important than picking a specific major. Of course, these are not mutually exclusive. I will say, however, that, based on my research, performance-oriented majors tend to be frowned upon. The same applies for vocational majors (e.g. journalism, communications, criminal justice, music, etc...)</p>
<p>Cindy013: </p>
<p>I would definitely look into the political science minor --if not a double major. In my opinion, for all that is worth, the study of political science will make you look as a serious candidate and the musical theatre major will add breadth to your application. It should make for an interesting application, assuming you will be able to articulate a compelling reason for attending LS.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>~WF</p>
<p>Regarding the OP's question...</p>
<p>Social Sciences and Humanities majors are a good place to start. If you are even remotely considering IP law, a major in the sciences would be useful --if not essential. Besides that, read and write a lot, and drink some whiskey:D.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>~WF</p>