<p>If I want to major in biological sciences, but want to do dual degree with pre-law, when do I have to declare that? Is it end of sophomore year? Or earlier? Later? Thanks.</p>
<p>I could be wrong in my understanding, but, in reading the NU site:
[A</a> Guide for Pre-Law Students - Undergraduate Advising – Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.weinberg.northwestern.edu/advising/preprof/law/info.html]A”>http://www.weinberg.northwestern.edu/advising/preprof/law/info.html)
I do not believe a degree in “pre-law” is an option at NU. You do want to put Biological Sciences as your major of choice in your application, however you do not formally declare until end of Sophomore year/beginning of Junior year.
Do plan to discuss your interests with your advisor, who will assist you in formulating a plan of action.
-APOL-a Mum</p>
<p>Oh, i think the exact pre-law (ish) degree is legal studies. Sorry. hahah. I know they are different. Thanks for that.</p>
<p>I think you want to declare a double major, not a dual-degree…</p>
<p>Oh, I thought that was what was implied with dual degree. How are they different? Thanks tons</p>
<p>I think of a dual degree as meaning a degree from two undergraduate schools within the university. You don’t need to major in any particular major as a pre-law student - law schools accept students who have majored in a wide variety of subjects. I think you can declare your major any time before the end of sophomore year. The Northwestern website has info on declaring majors/minors, etc. </p>
<p>[Majors</a>, Minors, Certificates, and Concentrations - Undergraduate Advising – Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.weinberg.northwestern.edu/advising/majors/]Majors”>http://www.weinberg.northwestern.edu/advising/majors/)</p>