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What is the best path in college for you to become a lawyer?

I am wanting to become a lawyer and was needing information on which major before law school I should take, classes, etc. #law #college

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N’s Answer

Law school actually doesn't require a specific major. I have taught at a law school for over 14 years and served on admissions. Law schools primarily look at your test scores (LSAT), success in your field of study (GPA) and your leadership skills. I encourage students to take philosophy or logic classes to help prepare them for the LSAT. The ability to communicate effectively is also important so English composition classes are also useful. Law can be an exciting career choice. You may want to consider serving as a research assistant to a professor because letters of recommendation are very important. One more thing, if anyone tells you to just take the LSAT without preparing for it to see how you do, run. Some of the top schools will take the average score so taking the LSAT as practice without being prepared to do your best is a huge mistake. Best wishes on your journey.
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Phi’s Answer

You can feel free to major in whatever major you are passionate about. If you can take some courses that will strengthen your research skills, public speaking/debate/speech skills (or join the mock trial team), writing skills, negotiations/bargaining, logic and philosophy, history, political science, and psychology to name a few. It's important to keep your grades/GPA up and to do well on the LSAT for law school admissions so you can focus on that as well.
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Jennifer’s Answer

The beautiful thing about being a lawyer is that there is no one path. Lawyers have backgrounds in science, business, arts, engineering, etc. With that said, you should probably take some courses that focus on government and constitutional issues. Completing an internship or working for a law firm is also a good way to gain insights into the profession while in college. Extracurricular such as speech and debate and student government would also be helpful preparations for a career in law. Good luck!
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