<p>I think law is popular among incoming freshman and high school students in general. The job market for it is awful however.</p>
<p>In the end both require a passion in their respective subjects for one to enjoy the profession. Surgery, while lucrative, requires a TON of hours and stress and can be especially taxing to one’s personal life. I remember listening to a surgeon speak in a seminar of how surgery had cost him his family… it’s not a profession without consequence.</p>
<p>Ultimately, college is a period for you to explore various options. Pre-med can be one option and if you are intrigued by medicine, continue with your courses and apply to med school. If something else intrigues you, pursue a career path where you can continue to educate and expose yourself to the subject.</p>