II want to become a lawyer does it matter what I major in?

Question

If it does then what can i major in?, and if not what should i major in?

Answer 1

Major in sociology and then go to law school. Have a great day!

Answer 2

There's no typical prelaw course. Students seeking to get into law school can major in anything so long as they excel at it.

Prelaw guides students as they prepare for professional school but does not usually lead to a degree. it is almost never offered as a major, but a prelaw advising program will help you stay on track as you prepare for law school.

Though many prelaw students choose majors like English or political science, you can major in anything from anthropology to zoology.

Your concerns should be on:

What percentage of students get into the law school of their choice?

Learning Know to be a good communicator.

You'll be more likely to get into law school if you are also an analytical thinker who enjoys problem solving.

Taking difficult courses

Earning top grades

Knowing whether or not the school help you find a law office or legal rights organization to intern with?

Joining an LSAT study group

Good grades on  the LSATs.

Answer 3

A pre-law program is offered at some American colleges and universities; however, it is considered to be a "track" that follows a certain curriculum. Most pre-law students major in the social sciences, such as philosophy, political science, or sociology, though this is not a requirement.

Typical outline that must be taken to meet the pre-law requirement:

Writing and Speaking Skills:

Communication

English Composition

Rhetoric

Theatre

Problem Solving Skills:

Accounting

Philosophy

Statistics

Calculus 1 & 2

Understanding Human Behavior:

Anthropology

History

Psychology

Sociology

Topics Related To Law:

Political Science

Economics

Government

Pre-law students may be advised or required to take upper level political science and sociology electives, such as legal systems, criminal law, international law, Policy, etc. Specific requirements for these courses vary by institution.

Answer 4

No it does not matter, law students come from all different academic backgrounds ranging from business and economics to health and engineering.

Major in something which will improve your analytical and critical writing and thinking skills. Major in something that you enjoy but at the same time will challenge you.  

Answer 5

Make your major pre-law. This way once you graduate and go to law school you will already be familiar with the material.