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Mr.Panda
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ok, im an undergrad right now at college, and i have a question.  i want to go to law school, and im wondering if anyone knows what is a good major to pursue in order to get there?  anyone know?
Apr 13 2009 10:29PM
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sowstochd
Posts: 1518 - Karma: 59
pre law? poli sci? government? psychology?
Apr 13 2009 10:55PM
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Download-My-Apps
Posts: 5069 - Karma: 1,017
whatever gets you the best grades!

But Crim, psy or poli sci probably would be most related
Apr 13 2009 11:04PM
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Mr.Panda
Posts: 17711 - Karma: 564
crap, this is going to be a long 3 years ahead of me....  and thanks.  +k to both of you
Apr 13 2009 11:19PM
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An10a_Eng
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anything
Apr 13 2009 11:20PM
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slevin_kelevra
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it depends on what kind of law you are trying to get into.  Pick something thats close to what youre going to be doing.
Apr 13 2009 11:23PM
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ClownPrince
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Really, you can probably take whatever you want. Like people already said, poli sci or psych are usually the most popular, but at most schools it doesn't matter much.

Just make sure to take all the recommended pre-law classes or whatever. It differs from school to school, but at most schools they give you specific classes you should take to be prepared. As for major though, it shouldn't make much difference.
Apr 13 2009 11:31PM
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proZach
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certainly not psychology, i'm not prepared for shit. ask your adviser, i'm sure they can tell you better than newschoolers. just remember you have to take the lsats and shit
Apr 13 2009 11:33PM
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NW_Rider
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Poli sci or criminal justice for sure. On the real though it really doesn't matter, any major as long as you get decent grades (They don't have to be amazing) will get you into law or business school as long as you do good on your LSAT and or have money to fund your post grad education. I got into NorthWestern to earn my MBA from Central Washington University with a 3.4 GPA and a company that is hiring me willing to foot the bill. Just make sure you go to class and get your degree and you will make out just fine. Good luck man!
Apr 14 2009 1:45AM
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8ONE657
Posts: 3045 - Karma: 209
depends what kind of law you want to go into.

corporate law- business major

patent/pharm law-chemistry or biochemistry

environmental law- biology

basic law (DA or Pub Def)-poli sci

honestly you can major in anything and combine it with a JD.
just do well in school and you be fine :]
Apr 14 2009 3:08AM
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TheBeardedOne
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You have renewed my faith in women, this proves there are still sensible ones out there :)
Apr 14 2009 3:13AM
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spqr
Posts: 182 - Karma: 141
my bro's fiance is in law school now, and was an English undergrad.
Apr 14 2009 3:17AM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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you can get in to law school with pretty much any undergrad degree. just remember though, the more unrelated your undergrad degree, the harder law school will be. im guessing you probably haven't thought about what kind of law you want to practice (even if you have it will probably change 7 times between now and the end of law school), but Accounting, English, History, Poli Sci, & Pre Law are all pretty common undergrad degrees. Of that list, accounting and poli sci were the undergrad majors of most of my friends that went to law school after undergrad and now they all practice a WIDE variety of law. don't sweat it too much.
Apr 14 2009 10:05AM
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Dosh
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i have been thinking about this as well. i am studying english for undergrad b/c thats what i am able to get the best grades with.
Apr 14 2009 10:44AM
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soulskier
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go talk to your academic advisor, they'll hook you up
Apr 14 2009 10:50AM
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Mr.Panda
Posts: 17711 - Karma: 564
thanks guys...  and yeah, to the guy that said NS probably wasnt the best place to look i realize this i was just banking on someone involved in a law school or knew someone in law school that might be able to help me out...  get to go talk to my advisor tomorrow and then i have to declare friday.....  damnit.
Apr 14 2009 8:10PM
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