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what is the best major to study If I want to become an attorney?

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Sam’s Answer

The recommendations already provided are great and completely on point. I would add a few things based on personal experience and that of my colleagues. I wholly agree that your major is not a critical component of getting into law school, while having good grades is incredibly important. A lot of law students major in political science, business, pre-law, history, etc, but I think it is more important to focus on skill development and study habits than a particular subject area. Critical thinking, reading, writing, and analytical skills will serve you very well both on the LSAT (admission exam for law school in the US) and during law school and can be developed in all kinds of majors - sciences, philosophy, liberal arts, social sciences, etc. Pursuing an area of interest is probably the most important thing to be an engaged student and find professors and mentors that help in your development throughout college. Developing social skills in university is also incredibly important, as much of the legal field once you complete school and are practicing law is relationship based and the ability to relate to others and communicate effectively, as well as building a network, is invaluable.
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Maria’s Answer

I echo Jenna’s recommendations. Great grades plus passion on what you do will take you where you want to be. Political science, business administration, history are popular ones, but not the sole way to get to law school. Be your best edition in everything you do and learn as much as you can.

Maria recommends the following next steps:

FIU and Miami Dade College have great options for an Undergrad program (FIU also has Law School) if you want to explore local options.
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Jenna’s Answer

It's more important to focus on your grades than your major in college. Popular majors include business, pre-law, political science and government, but I have a communications/journalism background and another colleague has an education degree. You could also speak to your advisor about what classes you should take, and what major that would mean, to help you get into law school. I also recommend studying something you are interested in because you still have to go to the classes and study for the tests! Good luck, focus on good grades and learning what you can, then you can focus on applying to and excelling in law school.
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