Best major (choosing between better employability and poli sci).

frazzled1
Wed, 06 May 2015 12:23:36 +0000

I’ve followed the law school admissions scene closely for the past 5 years, and I must differ with @SoccerMomGenie that your “story” is ever more important than your GPA to law schools, unless that story might include a Congressional Medal of Honor, your family’s ability to make a 7-figure gift, or some other highly unusual resume point. Law schools will consider your story, but certainly not more than your GPA/LSAT score.

It is good advice to find and develop your passions. If you’re a freshman, how do you know you want to be a lawyer? Are there lawyers in your family, have you done a law-related internship, etc.? Can you shadow a local judge or lawyer this summer, just to see what an actual lawyer does? Then you can decide whether law falls in line with your passions.

OP, you’re wise to consider employability in case law school doesn’t materialize for whatever reason. GPA is always going to be important, even in a math-related major. Have you checked out your Career Services website and office to see what kind of internships and interview prospects each major offers at your school? You’re asking good questions - good luck.