Emily
What can a degree in criminology do to help you become a lawyer
I ask because I was thinking about going to university to get my undergraduate degree in criminology, but I am not sure if this will help me to become a lawyer #law #lawyer
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Genevieve Cawthorn
Genevieve’s Answer
Criminology can be a good major to explore if you're interested in practicing criminal law as an attorney. Some colleges also offer pre-law minors. However, law schools do not require a candidate to have any certain major. In fact, law schools like to admit a class of students with varying degrees and experiences. However, there are some majors that are popular among law students. These majors include political science, philosophy and english- but remember, not majoring in these areas does not make it less likely you will get into law school. There are no majors law schools favor over others.
If you're not sure what areas of law you're interested in, you can also try to do legal internships during the summer with the local courthouse, legal aid foundation, or a law firm. You can also get involved with mock trial or debate programs.