Can I major in Information Technology for my undergrad and then get accepted into law school?

Question

I'm currently going into my junior year pursuing a bachelor's in Information Technology. I have a strong interest in law, and I'm almost certain I want to become an attorney. I'm basically doing I.T. because there's high demand for IT professionals, and it makes a decent salary.

But I'm positive I want to goto law school and even though there's no specific undergraduate major to be admitted into law school.. i heard that law schools recommend you get some liberal arts bachelor's degree and/or take a broad range of classes for your undergraduate (history,science,math,english). I feel like studying I.T. is just going to be a waste because I'm certain I want to go into law. Should I switch my major now into a liberal arts major to better my chance getting into law school? Or have you heard of ppl with a bachelor's in I.T. and got admitted into law school? Or any recommendations?

Answer 1

If you are certain that you are going to go into law school, I would consider doing a double major or possibly a minor in Law to give you a feel of the classes. When you also get into law school, there are pre requirements as far as classes so with a minor, it might help to knock some of those classes out.  

Answer 2

Law schools will take any major and really like seeing majors that are different than the usual English, Philosophy, and PoliSci.

Getting in depends more on your GPA and LSAT than your major.

Answer 3

Law Schools will consider individuals with just about any type of bachelors degree.  It will be important for you to be able to relate your degree in IT to a JD in your personal essay.  Law Schools will look at your GPA and LSAT score most, but also take any personal life experience you have into consideration as well.  The only benefit for having a degree in Criminal Justice, Philosophy, English, Political Science and other similar courses is that these types of majors will set you up with specifics relating to studying law.  For example; a CJ degree will teach you research methods and also open your eyes to victim rights, the court system, and the legal system.  A degree in English will help you with your writings and research while in Law School.  Be aware that you will be required to complete 3-4 hours of outlining and reading every night while in Law School after your classes end.  Some individuals find this to not be what they expected.  You may also want to start looking into studying for the LSAT and registering with the LSAC which many Law Schools now require.