If I wanted to be a corporate lawyer what should I study in school?

Question

Masters degree programs as well

Answer 1

Business management and pre-law as an undergraduate

Law school

MBA is not necessary, but would be an excellent addition.

Answer 2

A lot depends on what you mean by "corporate lawyer".  

If you mean in-house counsel, a lot will depend on the ongoing legal need of the firm.  Insurance companies need different things from newspapers, which need different things from advertising firms or television/publishing concerns, which need different things from multinational manufacturers.  

What you need to understand is that "corporate" is a setting for practicing Law, it is not an area of practice in itself.  To say that one is a "corporate lawyer" just means you aren't a solo practicioner or a partner, nor have any chance of ever being a partner.  

Speaking personally, my area is Real Estate.  I'm a solo.  I could become a corporate lawyer (if I wanted to and found a company that wanted me), and do precisely what I do now.  I don't do that because that isn't the kind of work environment I want, but if you do, there isn't a thing in the world wrong with it.

What you want to do is FIRST identify the area of Law that interests you.  You will NEVER become an expert in something that does not.  Once you decide the specific area of law you are interested in (litigation, tax, contracts, etc),  figure out what corporations have need for that expertise, and go develop that expertise.  

Answer 3

law

Answer 4

i am assuming you are choosing you ALevel choices yes?

I would suggest

English Lit (or Lang (or both!)- but Lit is generally regarded as higher)

or History

or a subject like that which shows ur ability to construct an argument and write coherently (something which i lack! :P)

then if you have an interest in the corporate world

Economics

Maths

Business Studies

or a subject like that

Critical thinking as an extra may also look good, or Law

but remember Law is not necessarily looked at as essential, or even desireable, for students to have before applying to uni, it depends where and what you wish to study..so you'll have to check that out yourself or get advice

hope that helps :) x

Answer 5

You should major in something business-related for your bachelor's degree: business administration, management, business law, accounting, etc. Even if you don't major in business law, you should consider taking as many of these courses as possible, because they cover a large range of topics that would be very beneficial. You should also take many English and Political Science courses as well.

When going for your law degree, it would be a HUGE asset if you enrolled in a joint degree program where you work towards your law degree and MBA (Masters in Business Administration) simultaneously.

Answer 6

Government courses (Constitutional law for example) as well courses in business (accounting, economics, etc.), philosophy, and psychology. Do everything you can to broaden your knowledge! Stick with your career plan!