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Is psycology a good thing to major in if I want to minor in pre-law?
I don't know what I should do I have always wanted to be a lawyer and to help people but I also know that as a lawyer you could potentially have to represent a client who has a severe mental disablilty or who just struggles with mental health in genral I just want to be prepared. I could just really use some insite on this and thank you in advance.
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Malaika’s Answer
Hi Amity! Psychology is an excellent degree. It's also very interesting and the knowledge/skills you'll recieve are transferable across multiple industries. I'm a pharmacist who went on to complete an MBA. I was surprised to study many psycology related topics. Goes to show you need this to understand and manage people. As a lawyer, you will be interacting with diverse people. Psychology will place you in a better position than your peers in understanding your clients, their needs, building a rapport and ultimately offering winning solutions. Hope this helps.
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Noemi’s Answer
Psychology will be a part of your Undergraduate degree. To be ready for pre-law try to explore Associates in Criminal Justice, I am pretty sure you’ll be in the right direction. Another thing is Political Science, try researching this and see if it interest you.
Good luck. Wish you success.
Good luck. Wish you success.
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Renee’s Answer
Earning a Psychology degree is good for multiple career options. For example, I'm an HR Business Leader at IBM and I use my Psychology degree everyday. Taking Psychology courses has helped me understand why people do or act the way they act. My Psychology degree has helped me understand personality types and how to word questions in a way that does not put the other person on the defensive mode.
You rock! This advice is very helpful.
Amity