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What’s the best major to get a bachelors degree in if you want to major in law ?

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The great thing about law school is that there is no particular required major. Instead you should focus on skills that you will need. You will need strong writing and communicating skills. You will also need strong reasoning and analytical skills, particularly to help you prepare for the LSAT as you begin applying to law schools. Major in an area that interest and challenges you and helps you strengthen your writing and analytical skills. Best wishes.
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Jennifer’s Answer

There is no right answer here and in speaking to students interested in law careers I will always say the same thing. One of the top students in our law school class, and Managing Editor of one of the journals, was a costume design major in undergrad...he was brilliant, focused, diligent, and is now a very successful attorney. There are certain majors which may help your understanding of the legal system prior to going to law school, but I recommend finding something that you are passionate about and that will give you skills that you can carry into law school with you, such as critical thinking and analysis, writing, confidence speaking, strong study skills, and diligence. Best of luck!
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Chris’s Answer

Other than having a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, there are no prerequisites to attend law school. Political science, history and economics were the most common undergraduate majors among my class when I attended law school back in 1992 and I expect this remains so -- I have a BS in economics. However, there were engineers, artists and linguists (among many other majors) as well. The particular field of study is less important than cultivating your ability to engage in logical analysis, analyze and construct cogent arguments and write with persuasiveness and clarity. My understanding is that most law schools do not favor "prelaw" majors. They want you to learn the law in law school. A rudimentary understanding of government, the legislative process and what legal professionals do is sufficient preparation for law school and doesn't require much time or any particular classes or major. So, as others have stated, pursue a subject with some degree of rigor that you are passionate about and use that field to cultivate critical reasoning and writing skills.
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