I was a political science major and chose it after deciding I wanted to be a lawyer. It was good preparation in that you would have a mid-term and a final or a paper. In law school, there is only one test usually (the final). This was difficult for my friends that were used to having multiple tests and participation grades. Due to law school admissions being down, I have heard there is scholarship money available if you are not trying to attend a top tier school. I would definitely apply to many colleges and apply for any scholarships they offer.