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

STEMsupport
Wed, 13 May 2015 23:20:37 +0000

I would say that employers and law schools alike will lump Poli Sci and International Relations together, so if choosing between the to opt for the one that will allow you to maintain a higher GPA and some honors for your resume. If you really want your undergrad degree to have an appreciable effect on your employment, consider working on your math skills and pursuing a degree related to biomedical sciences, computer science, or engineering, as having a background in these fields as a lawyer opens up a lot of well-paying doors, while closing none.

While there are obviously exceptions, I agree that LSAT + GPA are the driving forces of law school admission.