law school help please?

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for all you lawyers out there

i want to be a lawyer...i have relatives who are lawyers
i was wondering what classes i should take my first 4 years of college before i go to law school

i was thinking general buisness and history?
is this a good idea?
i need help

PLEASE
 
Ok, well for lawyers you don't have to do any specific major. Most students do political science, but you want to stand out from the crowd for the admissions office, and since law is all about critical thinking I would highly recommend a strong math background. The courses are challenging, and if you decide not to go to law school, there will be many other job opportunities available with a Math/Business background.

Good luck!
 
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 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.
 
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