I’ve been accepted into both universities, legal studies in business at Tulane and psychology at UT. I want to be a lawyer (probably corporate) and I was wondering which school’s pre law program is better. I’m really leaning towards Tulane, but the only thing I have doubts about is the cost. I don’t know a lot about UT’s pre law program, so any information would be nice. I know that Tulane has a stellar one. Also, if I decide not to go to law school, how hard is it generally for Tulane graduates to find a job? Thanks!
There is no such thing as a pre-law program. People enter law school with majors that vary from physics to social work to French. It isn’t like med school where there are certain required courses in order to apply. As far as pre-law clubs, societies, call it what you will, I don’t think any school really has one that is worth using as a decision point. Now it is true that Tulane’s law school runs various clinics for things like gender discrimination, environmental law, and maybe some others that I imagine undergrads can get involved with to see if law school is really for them.
You have many differences between these schools that should allow you to decide one way or another. SIze, sports scene, cost. If Tulane is a lot more expensive for you and you do end up in law school, that could be a lot of debt by the time you finish it all. Even if your family can do it without taking on debt, it’s a lot of money. It all depends on how well your family can handle it. But definitely I would not take on much debt to attend Tulane if you can attend Texas debt free.
I agree with FC. Pick an undergrad major in something you are interested in, can do well academically and can see yourself working in the field when you graduate. You need to be prepared in the event you decide not to go to law school or don’t get accepted. (sorry I know thats a downer, but something to always be prepared for). You can major in anything, the only thing law schools care about is your GPA and your LSAT scores. Seconding the notion to go where you won’t incur a huge debt.