What Should I Major In?
Law schools do not dictate what you should major in. The best major or specialized course of study for you is the one in which you are most interested.
In addition, achieving good grades is incredibly important for admission to law school. With that in mind, you will likely do best in a field that you enjoy. Mastery in a specific subject is a useful experience, so even though your choice of major will not give you an "edge" in admissions decisions, the design of your overall undergraduate academic experience is very important.
The most valuable piece of advice your pre-law advisor can offer you is to work hard and get the best education you can. Also, be sure to take the first couple of classes in a potential major to ensure it’s the right one for you. You might want to consider a minor or double major if you have several interests.
What can you do?
- Prepare for rigorous academic work.
- Maintain a balance in your academic experiences.
- Explore a variety of subjects.
- Further develop your communication and analytical skills.
What should you ask yourself when deciding on a major?
- What am I interested in studying?
- What majors will I enjoy?
- Will I be successful in the courses required by this major?
- Will this major be a good choice for me if I decided not to attend law school?