<p>So I will be entering as a freshman next year in undergrad, and I wanted to know which coursework would be better when it comes to taking the LSAT and becoming a law school applicant. I am already majoring in Econ, so the above two choices is what I'm deciding for a minor. I realize I don't have to decide this kind of thing now, but the core classes require me take 3 hours of humanities, and I can already get some credits towards a minor in either one of these fields. </p>
<p>So which would be a better choice for a Pre-Law interested student? I think (not sure) that my school has a stronger program in AS than in Phil, but I have heard Philosophy could be more intellectually rigorous to help with the logic involved in law. </p>
<p>I can’t say which major will give you the best score on the LSAT, if that is what you are asking. However, when law schools admit students, their admitted student’s major is irrelevant. What is meant by that is that the only factors that are important are the GPA, regardless of the major, and the LSAT. Thus, a 3.5 GPA from anything > 3.3 GPA from a tougher major such as a hard science. The major itself doesn’t factor into the admission formula</p>
<p>"I can’t say which major will give you the best score on the LSAT, if that is what you are asking. "</p>
<p>Well I guess LSAT does factor to it, but I suppose I wanted a broader idea on which of the two would be better for someone interested in law. </p>
<p>“However, when law schools admit students, their admitted student’s major is irrelevant. What is meant by that is that the only factors that are important are the GPA, regardless of the major, and the LSAT. Thus, a 3.5 GPA from anything > 3.3 GPA from a tougher major such as a hard science. The major itself doesn’t factor into the admission formula”</p>
<p>Right. If there’s anything I’ve understood about LAS, this is it. Thing is, I’m not really asking which will look better when I apply. I’ve understood that any major is fine. I’m just curious that for a law student, which of these two would one pick.</p>
<p>I think philosophy major will help you more in terms of developing the way you think than american studies…i mean, i’ve taken a few american studies classes and personally, i prefer philosophy much more and learning to express my arguments than learning about american culture (which in my opinion, isn’t that exciting)</p>
<p>Some of the types of knowledge that would maximize your ability to benefit from a legal education include:</p>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>A fundamental understanding of political thought and of the contemporary American political system.</li>
<li>Some basic mathematical and financial skills, such as an understanding of basic pre-calculus mathematics and an ability to analyze financial data.</li>
<li>A basic understanding of human behavior and social interaction.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
<p>I’m not sure if this is at all colleges, but most of them will require you to take upper division and lower division electives in departments other than your major. If you’re not set on Philosophy, taking classes in logic will help you prepare for the LSATs.</p>