<p>I need some serious help! I'm planning a career in Law enforcement or becoming a criminal lawyer. Which program would best fit???? USC's Public Policy program or UCB's legal studies. So confused! Please give me your opinions. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Not familiar with either program. But I'm assuming since Cal may be a bit more rigorous than USC academically, it may help you prepare better for the LSAT. It is also more prestigious (not to say USC is a bad school)...</p>
<p>I did hear for public policy USC is better in ranking wise but over all UCB is best.</p>
<p>meglo where do you want to live norcal or socal it makes a big difference in your decision...networking wise.</p>
<p>After my education is finised, I would much rather live in socal. As a college student, no preference</p>
<p>If you want to live in Socal after you graduate...then go to USC... I just had a lengthy conversation with a few SC alumni who I go to the gym with...the network is vast and powerful</p>
<p>Still Confused What! What do you guys think???? USC Public Policy or UCB Legal studies???? Going crazy! Which would be best for a criminal justice career???</p>
<p>Melgomex--you really need to decide on criminal justice or criminal lawyer: obviously two very different career paths. The legal studies program at UCB is actually very...intellectual. I don't know how theoretical or practical you want your education to be. I don't know anything about USC's public policy program.</p>
<p>Prelaw, Berkeley, hands down. Law enforcement: either Cal or USC will get you there, go where you like it best. Don't go to USC unless they are footing most of the bill.</p>
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Prelaw, Berkeley, hands down.
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Keep in mind that legal studies is not a major designed for future law students.</p>
<p>g1a2b3e I did hear legal studies isnt the best major for law school but law is my passion and i could not see myself majoring in anything else at Berkeley! I always had my heart on USC, I just thought I'd never get in UCB. I wish I would have been rejected to one of them J/K</p>
<p>i know what you mean... although its awesome being accepted lots of places, it would be kinda nice if only one (that you really wanted, of course) accepted you to make it easier to pick... i'd still rather have the options of where to go but it makes it more complicated...</p>
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g1a2b3e I did hear legal studies isnt the best major for law school but law is my passion and i could not see myself majoring in anything else at Berkeley!
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I didn't say it "isn't the best major for law school," but that it is not designed for future law students. Here's the thing: many people have a passion for law. But if you plan on going to law school you will spend three years studying law. Why also study it as an undergrad? Why not take that time to gain breadth in your education? Why not take that time to gain a background in something that will be a good preparation for your future education in law?</p>
<p>"I HEARD it isnt the best", I never said you stated this! I do see your point, why study law as an undergrad. Thats why i'm considering USC public policy. I think UCB only has public policy for grad school, kinda sucks.</p>
<p>Public policy doesn't add much breadth, a little better than legal studies.</p>
<p>UCB offers a minor in public policy for undergrads.</p>