im trying to write this thing and it has to say what i want to major in. i dont think that you can major in prelaw. so what do i say?? or can you major in that. do i say like criminal justice and political science. but if i only say that will it be known that i want to be a lawyer. please i need it by tomorrow morning. like before 5am!
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Criminal Justice with an emphasis in pre-law.
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what book are you usuing for law?  I had a business law class a few semesters ago and its a pretty cool book.  Still have it actually "just incase" i will ever need it.\n\nI would tell you the title and author, but cant remember it off the top of my head.  If you want to know it, email me and i will give it to yas
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Why do you need SOURCES?? I'm a college student who is planning on attending law school in a year. As a lawyer, you choose which cases and clients you wish to represent, and what type of law you want to go into. There are also so many types of law, not every lawyer is a defense lawyer for criminals! There are good lawyers out there - "Christian" or not!
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Go for general studies first. What do you like to do. If you dont like math, then I hope you can write. Careers are full of one or the other. I am no good in math and decided to be a Mass Communications major specializing in Strategic Public Relations. In other words I make companies and people look good. Interested?
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I do agree with Dilla151 about the school.  Also, you must start believing in yourself if you want to succeed.  It is not going to be on anyone else as to whether you fail or succeed in Law.  It doesn't matter what you want to do, what matters is that you should do something you have a passion for and feel that you CAN do it (but my question to you is, how do you know that you will fail if you don't at least try???).  I would rather try and fail than not try at all!!
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First, demand that your "University" revisit spelling as possibly a major. And, what does "candies willnot gonna work..." mean? Sorry, I seem to have lost the question.
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There really isn't a specific "pre-law" program that law schools want you to complete before you apply for admission to law school.  They will accept students from just about any undergraduate major, depending on your grades, LSAT scores, and other variables.
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Law school is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life.  And I have a child that I birthed naturally.\n\nAnd after law school is the Bar exam.  Some states fail a higher percentage than they pass.\n\nIf you don't like to read, forget about it.\n\nOh, and unless that bs you're good at means Bachelor of Science, you might need a degree first.
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If you want to make the article more interesting, ask something about before she was a math teacher. Before college even. What she originally wanted to be when she was young, and what led to this career choice. Or ask if she has a personal motto for herself.
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English is an excellent major for law school aspirants.  Law school admissions committees are looking for students that write clearly and elegantly, read closely, and demonstrate strong critical thinking abilities.\n\nEnglish majors focus on all of the above.  \n\nOther excellent majors are Philosophy, Classics, and History.  However, if a concentration in patent law or intellectual property law is planned, computer science would be a good major.  If a career in international law is desired, International Studies, Political Science, or area studies (Asian studies, Russian studies, African studies, etc.) would be a good plan. \n\nI hate to disagree with the above answerers, but many law school admissions committees are not terribly impressed by business majors, because at many universities, business programs are much less rigorous than humanities, social science, and hard science programs.
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I had a professor in law school that repeatedly told the students that it shouldn't be called law school, it should be called "Fact School."   While he was joking, he was trying to stress the importance of the 'facts' in a story or case.  \n\nThe personal statement, of course is about the school learning something about the applicant.  However it also can be used to detrmine how well the applicant can organize thoughts and string them together to form a cohesive story....  much like you will have to do when you brief cases and later in practicing law.\n\nUsually the request for a personal statement allows a lot of flexibility and creative license in the topic.  It's common to describe story from your life that highlights one of your passions or thriving in a difficult station.\n\nWhatever you choose, just make sure you tell the "facts" of the story well.  Have an opening introduction telling the 'theme' or preview of the story.  Have a middle that develops the and tells that story in a logical sense.   Finally wrap it up with closure, noting why it was of importance and briefly recapping what it was.\n\nAs for the length, usually there is not one standard.  However think of the volume of applications the school is going through.  You want it to be long enough to display the skills of what I mentioned above, yet not too long that the review can not complete reviewing because he or she needs go get through the stack of others.  My best guess would be about 2 to 4 double spaced pages, but this will vary according to the story you want to tell and also any indication from the school.\n\nBest of luck to you and I hope that helps...\n\nFinally...\nJust make sure you really want to go... I'm glad that I did, but know two many lawyers a few years out of school that wish they had not gone.
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Pre-med isnt a major. They dont have a pre-med major but all you need to major in, is biology or biochem. Anything that will allow you to get your pre-requisites for med school and allow you to get a degree at the same time. A degree in biology or a double major in biology/chem will give you that. Thats all pre-med is.
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There is no specific major required for those wishing to attend law school.  My sister just graduated from law school and she majored in economics.  I'd recommend participating in activities that might appeal to any law schools that you apply to, such as joining the debate team or finding out if there is a pre-law fraternity or club that you can join.  Also, it would be a good idea to get a job or volunteer at a law firm or other organization that provides legal services.  This will give you an idea of what it's actually like to work as a lawyer, and it will also give you the opportunity to make valuable contacts within the legal community.  But the best advice I can give you would be to speak with a pre-law advisor if your school has one.  They'd be the most qualified to answer your questions.
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Actually, perhaps you need to blaze your own way. The university that I did my undergrad at had a "make your own" degree program. You still had to satisfy basic requirements, but you could actually make your own, with approval from the college whose umbrella it fell under. Also, I suggest that NO ONE declares a major until their sophomore or even junior year. Get your core out of the way. The point of core classes is to introduce you to new things. It is NOT to teach you the basics; you should have gotten that in gradeschool. That is why you have to take things like history, art, sociology, science, math, english, foreign language, etc. for your core. It is to introduce you to new and useful fields that you might find appetizing.
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Sounds like you're referring to a criminal lawyer.  You'd need a strong English background to hone your communication skills, plus social sciences and anything to do with crime or the law.  Universities with a pre-law program have a curriculum that will guide you better than anything.
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The previous answers touch on certain issues relevant to your concerns but let me give you the straight dope.  Yes, you'll need a four year degree but your major shouldn't matter; however, an English major will write essay exam answers better than  someone that majored in accounting. Writing well constructed, rational and logical essays are the key to good grades in law school. There is a book by Mary Campbell Gallagher titled "How to write Bar Exam Essays" or something like that. Get it and learn the tools she expounds upon. I wish this book was available when I went through school.\n\nIf there is a law school at the college/university you attend, investigate whether the law school offers undergrads the opportunity to sit as mock jurors for the law school trial advocacy classes. Also, some schools offer classes and instruction on writing resumes and/or interviewing - take advantage of it. \n\nWhile in law school, take it seriously. Use your time well, read outside resources to get a better understanding and sign up for the law school's criminal clinic (it may be a lottery system, tho). Interview with the local prosecutor's office during your first year or two. \n\nDon't let the aura of LAW SCHOOL frighten you. I personally think 4 years as an undergrad and 3 as a law student are a waste of time. I don't think it's so hard to be deserving of a graduate level degree; unlike medicene. However, don't get lazy-prosecuting agencies want the best, the top 10% (law review) students.
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You can major in whatever you like as long as you fufill (succesfully) your pre-requisites. \n\nMost med schools will accept you with 90 credit hours but I believe its prefferable to have a degree, and of course, a good gpa (naturally). \n\nMed schools actually like people who are "well-rounded". Most applicants are bio majors and thats fine, but when they see an applicant who is majoring in say, Medieval Science or something, then it looks a bit better, as it stands out from the rest. \n\nI'm an Anthropology major fufilling my pre-reqs right now in the hopes of attending Johns Hopkins or Baylor. \n\nHope this helps!! :)