This brief guide explains how you should think about and plan for a career in law. The American Bar Association does not recommend a particular major, and law schools do not prefer a specific major. The first two years in college give you the opportunity to explore the offerings of various departments in preparation for choosing a concentration.
Many students make the mistake of thinking that law schools favor certain disciplines.
Indeed, a high percentage of law school-bound students do concentrate in the Social Sciences, English, Economics , Political Science , History . However, your chances of acceptance have nothing to do with your undergraduate major. You should pick your major not with an eye towards law school, but rather based upon its intrinsic interest to you, your ability to meet its demands and to do well in the courses and, finally, upon whether you feel that the department offers sufficient support and resources. Before you make your decision, talk to upperclass students, your adviser, faculty members, and undergraduate concentration chairs. Attend lectures, meetings, and social events offered by departments to gain a feel for the kinds of people you will be working with for the next few years.