Zymeria
Do you have to learn certain course like math or science or readings to be a lawyer
I think being a lawyer you should be prepared for something you wanted to do in your future or daily life #lawyer
3 answers
Camille Edwards Bennehoff
Camille’s Answer
For a lot of lawyers, their job involves mainly reading, researching, and writing. Science or math may be helpful depending on the type of law you want to get into; for example, an environmental lawyer will have to understand the science behind different environmental issues. Some patent lawyer require a science or engineering degree for your undergraduate degree, because patent law requires understanding science or engineering concepts.
Frank Lemmon
Frank’s Answer
Hi Zymeria, almost all professions require some math background nowadays. The amount of science requirement will vary. If you're planning to study law, then math and science will be less necessary than for other careers such as engineering or as a scientist. But you'll likely have to take a math course and a science class to fulfill your general education requirements towards an undergraduate degree. I suggest going to a local community college and request to meet with a guidance counselor to find out more about legal training and what courses will be required. Then, you'll have an idea of what lies ahead.
Warren Zimmerman
Warren’s Answer
I agree with the previous comment that you should fulfill the general distribution requirements of any undergraduate school that you attend. Some colleges refer to a "pre-law" curriculum, but there really is no such thing. Law schools won't reject you for lack of a pre-law curriculum, whatever that means. I do recommend, however, that you not shy away from classes which will improve your analytical reading and writing skills. Those skills will help you in any field you choose, but will especially help you in law. Some of the best lawyers I know were math majors in college, too. I think those people benefitted from developing the ability to recognize which problems can be solved and then not giving up until the solution has been achieved. Good luck.