I've heard some of these are good:
-English
-Government
-Economics
-History
In Majors, doesn't each last 4 years? And what about minors? And how long does "law school" take? PLEASE help me! Thanks!
bihs11daa
Minor english
flyingcowrancher
Poltical science is most common however you may also consider english as having a strong command of english is necessary for law school which takes ~2 years.
Each major typical takes 4 years but depending on your workload you could +/- 1 year.
dolfan700
I majored in criminology, and plan to go to law school to get my J.D. (juris doctor). Try to major in something that will give you a background in law, whether it be criminal justice, criminology, or even sociology. Your major will be 4 years (bachelors degree) and law school will be an additional 2 years, at least for the J.D.
Babi D
Law school is 2 years. You can major in whatever you want...from my experience the majority of people get business or liberal arts degrees. If you have something that you like, you can major in that as well.
Miss Megan
A lot of people will tell you a specific major, like government or political science, but law schools DON'T CARE and the number of applicants with these majors will be higher, so you can make yourself a more appealing candidate by standing out.
Study something that interests you and that you will excell in. No major will prepare you for law school, and law school wants to teach you, they don't want you to think you already know. You can major in sociology/ religious studies or German...they just want to know you have the ability to learn.
Law school usually takes three years full time (many three year programs only allow you two work 12-20 hours the first or 1st and 2nd years. Other night programs run around six. Be prepared for another year to prepare and take the bar exam before you are a licenced attorney.
Whitney C
no, every major does not take 4 years, for instance if you double major it will not take you 8 years, however; it most likely will take you 6 if you stay on track because the 4 years include your basics which you will not need to retake. minors are usually worked into your major, so it should still take you the same amount as time. a good minor you should get is psychology. law school usually takes anywhere from 6-8 years depending on how many classes you take each semester. i would definitely recommend at least 18 hours if you have a job, 21 if you don't.
playdoh1986
I'm a Literature major, and I am planning on going to Law School when I graduate next year.
overanxious_neurotic
Most students enter law school after completing their bachelors degree, and get a separate additional degree in law. Any of the disciplines you mention are good. Look into a few law school calendars/catalogues to see what they expect.
You will need a solid perfromance (lots of A's) in your BA to get into law school, which generally takes 3 years.
A 'major' is your undergraduate specialization in your bachelor program. You would take approximately 60% of your courses in your major (one or two courses in your freshman year; most/all of your courses in your junior and senior years). Some schools allow joint majors (specializing in two disciplines) or minors (several courses in the minor area, but fewer courses than a major.).
kTw
For majors, a general degree takes 3 years, while a specialists takes 4. Minors is something that you should take with your spare electives and should fit within your four years of undergrad if you plan wisely.
One of the better majors to help you prepare of law school is Philosophy. Law school appreciates students who can think logically and are able to analyze ethical dilemmas.
However, that being said, depending on school and country, Law school doesn't really value any undergrad more than others. Unless, of course, you come from a higher valued background, such as an Engineering degree.
In the end, Law school looks at your graduating GPA, your LSAT (entrance law test) mark, and your application.
And it takes 2 years minimum.
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