Undergraduate Degree / Law Help

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Hello, I am not sure if this is the right section for this post but

I am currently stuck between two majors/schools and I am not sure how to proceed.
My eventual goals are to go onto law school and pursue a career in government/politics. I was recently admitted into the business school at my university, but I am unsure if I should take this offer. I understand law school does not consider one’s major, just GPA and LSAT score, and I do feel as if I would be more successful academically with a political science degree since I am more interested in this subject and have succeeded in similar courses in the past. However, the business school is an incredible opportunity that people say I should not pass up, and it would allow me to pursue jobs where I can make some more money and pay off loans in the short term.

Basically, I am stuck as I do not want to put myself in a position where I won’t succeed in something I am not as passionate about abd I don’t want to limit myself from political internships that may help me in the future, but I also understand the need to be practical and that I can still go to law school with a business undergraduate degree - which can also open some other doors as well.

I am 100% sure I want to attend law school and either go into the judicial or legislative side of politics - however, getting there is what I’m unclear on.

Any insight would truly be appreciated - thank you!

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It is not that law schools do not care about major; it is that they care about GPA more – so, it makes the most sense to choose a major in which you are convinced you can get the highest possible GPA. If you are entirely certain that you want to go to law school, then choose the major you find the most interesting, since it’s a lot easier to succeed in courses that you find engaging.

I’m a little unsure about what you mean when you say that you want to pursue a career in “government/politics” with your law degree. People go to law school to become a lawyer; if you have any career plans that deviate from that, a JD is unnecessary. Many people in politics - from campaign volunteers all the way up to United States Senators, don’t have JDs. Many, in fact, have business degrees (undergrad and/or MBAs.)

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Ya don’t go to law school if you don’t want to be a lawyer. Having a JD is not a prerequisite to going into politics.

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You can also take electives in history/politics and major in business.