Many people dream of becoming a lawyer their entire life. A career in law can be quite lucrative and is a great way to help others in many different ways. When it comes to studying law, there are different paths one can take. A lot of students choose pre-law as their major in undergrad when they are aspiring to become a lawyer, but there are other studies that can be a benefit in law school and in your law career.

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Best Undergrad Majors for Aspiring
Lawyers
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Apr 6, 2020 | higher education, Marilyn Gardner Milton
Many people dream of becoming a lawyer their entire life. A career in law can be quite
lucrative and is a great way to help others in many di erent ways. When it comes to
studying law, there are di erent paths one can take. A lot of students choose pre-law as
their major in undergrad when they are aspiring to become a lawyer, but there are other
studies that can be a bene t in law school and in your law career.
Business
One of the best choices for aspiring lawyers in undergrad is a business major. Majoring in
business o ers skills ing leadership, project planning, communication, and management.
For the students who have an interest in corporate law will nd that classes in
management and economics will give them much of the knowledge they need for their
aa

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postgraduation career. When majoring in business as an aspiring lawyer, it’s important to
have electives in humanities and liberal arts for analytical and critical thinking.
Criminal Justice
When studying criminal justice or criminology extensively in undergrad, an aspiring lawyer
is given an education in the identi cation and explanation of criminal behavior patterns
which is very valuable knowledge. Many lawyers who studied criminal justice have
impeccable skills in critical thinking, investigations, as well as e ective verbal and
nonverbal communication. Having the foundational knowledge of crime and law, they will
have a stronger career.
English
Unbeknownst to most, English is a popular choice of major among aspiring lawyers. In fact,
3,549 law school applicants held a degree in English in 2016 and 2017 and 80% of
applicants with this degree were admitted to at least one law school. A major in English
mainly focuses on reading and writing, which helps aspiring lawyers develop excellent skills
in processing written information quickly to create analytical opinions as well as arguments
and positions. This is why so many students with an English degree are so successful in law
school and beyond.
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