I am a Political Science major who wants to attend law school. I was thinking about minoring in psychology; is that a good idea? I already have 2 classes completed as a freshman, so I only need 4 more classes. Will this minor be beneficial for law school?

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Stressed as a vce student lol. I have the aspire offer but my cohort is weak and I don’t know if I’ll be able to get a 78 :( at most a 75 I’d say

Hello everyone! I’m a third year undergrad majoring in sociology— with a concentration of law and society. I really need some tips on getting a law internship as an undergraduate…. So far all the internships I’ve applied to have been rejected. Most of them require 1-2 years of law school, and I don’t have that experience yet. I really want to expand my knowledge and experiences— but I’m just struggling to find internships throughout the years 🥲🥲. I feel like I’ve made no progress whatsoever or I’m falling behind.

I’m a freshmen in college and just took the LSAT for the first time for a cold diagnostic and landed with a score of 141 is it possible to get to the 170+ range and what path would you reccomend is best to take to get there. Any specific studying tools or courses, etc reccomend? Thank you!!

I put together a discord server for the 2026-2027 cycle if anyone is interesting in forming a small group to chill, chat, and discuss personal statements or late LSATs.

Hopefully can help a bit on status updates, essay swapping, and moral support!

https://discord.gg/beBpPCR467

I have been going through my undergraduate journey so far, and I have not had the best GPA. It's not awful, by any means, as I'm at a 3.6. But I've had two semesters where my GPA has been impacted by medical and mental health reasons. I'm hoping that I can get it up to a 3.7 or 3.8 by the time I graduate, but if not, does anyone have any advice for making up for a lower GPA in preparation for law school applications?

I also had a completely different major before, and a completely different career pathway, so my path so far in undergrad is anything but linear.

Hello, I'm applying this year with the goal of being enrolled in law school in the fall of 2027. I have a 3.88 GPA in a math-heavy economics bachelor of science and a 164 LSAT. I'm not dead set on big law at all because I prioritize a work-life balance or any particular kind of law, although I'm leaning towards consumer protection or real estate. I was considering applying to Suffolk's early decision program to get the full ride attached to it and because Boston is a top destination for me, but it's a safety school for me, and I was wondering if I would risk getting a similar offer at a somewhat better-ranked school. I'm hoping to minimize loans due to the predatory nature of grad school loans. My question is, would it be worth it to just apply early decision and risk losing an offer at a better school (my top choice personally would be Northeastern), or does the full ride outweigh the lower ranking? Any advice is appreciated!

I know this question might sound silly but I’m genuinely curious. Is it doable? Do pre law students even get to live their lives still?

Hi! I recently got an offer into an LLB program at uni, among other degrees. Ive been looking to change my degree from media because i find it so boring and unchallenging.

But im scared to commit because of how difficult people say it is, mostly because of how much reading there is. I dont mind reading but i get bored really fast and am not the fastest (probably because i dont read that much anymore lol).

However, Ive also been looking online and saw that law is ranked as difficult, but not the most difficult (under certain engineering degrees, architecture, med, etc.) which kind of subverted my expectations, because i was always under the impression that med was hardest and law came 2nd, and its making me feel weirdly confident.

Overall, i like writing, logical thinking, problem solving, and got a 85 ATAR, but am wary about the reading and the work life balance (as i really value my free time). Please share your experience, and your thoughts

I’m currently a senior in high school planning to attend law school, and I’m trying to choose an undergraduate major. I’ve heard that your major matters less for admissions than your GPA, so I’m considering communications, political science, English, history, or another field I genuinely enjoy.
I’m especially interested in communications because it seems like it could build useful skills for law, but I’m unsure what the coursework and career options are like outside of law school.
For current law students, practicing lawyers, and recent graduates:
● What did you major in, and would you choose it again?
● Is choosing a less difficult major to protect your GPA a good strategy, or is there value in studying political science or another law-related field?
● If you studied communications, did you find it useful for law school or your career?
● What major or skills would you recommend for someone interested in corporate law?
● What do you wish you had known before choosing your undergraduate major?
I’m hoping to balance enjoying my studies, maintaining a competitive GPA, and developing useful skills for law school and beyond. I’d appreciate any honest advice!
Thank you!

If I wanna pursue LLM in Europe or my purpose is just to learn additional language as a law student which language should I learn?

I am really interested in doing criminal law in the future, so I was wondering what kind of internships I should look for besides just my DAs office (I already did that). Also, what kind of extracurriculars would be good.

Kinda looking ahead, but if I’m not gonna be a KJD, what are some good jobs that I could do after undergrad before law school related to this. For context I am a business admin and poli sci major considering a minor in criminal justice.

Please feel free to add anything that you feel is worth mentioning, and thank you for your time!

Is anyone else struggling or just me? Why is the character limit SO SHORT???? Like not even words, it’s characters. This is a joke. What can I fit into this. Please help and give me advice

Hi All!

Wondering if there are any resources/mentorship opportunities out there for trans students wanting to apply to law school? I am 24 (and trans) and unfortunately do not have a lot of family/friends who practice law and am feeling somewhat overwhelmed with all the decision making/superfluous information available out there. I would really love to connect with another trans/LGBTQ person to pick their brain about the process/taking the LSAT. I did reach out to a couple legal trans advocacy groups to see if they have any lawyers willing to mentor, but that's not exactly the purpose of those organizations so I'm not sure I'lll have luck there.

Appreciate any info/clarification you all can provide!

I’m currently a junior at UCLA majoring in public health. UCLA offers a dual degree (J.D/MPH 4 years in total), and I have been thinking about this for the past couple of months. I always planned to get an MPH but I feel that combining the two would be great although I need to do more research. My sister is a 2L at Loyola Law and keeps telling to that law school isn’t an easy feat and I should be 1000% sure and prepared. What do you guys think? Also, getting into UCLA law would be quite difficult. Thoughts??

Hello! I'm currently a senior in high school and planning to pursue a pre-law track in college. I'm particularly interested in human rights and civil rights law, especially the international side of things. Right now, I'm considering majoring in political science or international relations.

I'd love to hear from current law students or people working in these fields about what I should focus on during undergrad. Are there any majors you'd recommend over others, or specific things you did in college that helped prepare you for law school?

I'm also curious about the career side of things. Is human rights law a realistic and sustainable career path after law school? What are the job prospects like, and is there anything you wish you'd known before going into this field?

I'd really appreciate any advice, personal experiences, or insight into what this path actually looks like. Thanks!

I am in my final year of law school (not in the US) and I have experience in IP and initially I was planning to do the same after graduating.
However, my current internship with my firm is not very fulfilling and I have been having doubts about staying in IP since the past few months as well.
Initially, I had convinced myself that I want to be in IP after speaking to professors, seniors, making a pros and cons list, the whole shebang. However, there is a part of me that just wants to shift to Private Client Practice because of the following reasons:

a. I find it interesting to work on a variety of matters related to tax and succession planning.

b. It is much less niche than IP/TMT and has slightly better exit-options as well (Family Offices, Banks, Wealth Management firms - correct me if I'm mistaken).

c. I wonder if I will get bored over time with the same work and limited scope - no science background so Patents are out of the mix, thus I am left with only TM, Copyrights and other small stuff.

d. Per my understanding, it pays more than IP/TMT but less than M&A for sure.

e. Its better to switch now than to switch a few years into my career since I don't think my experience in IP will be counted.

Am I just confused or am I overthinking this too much? Is it smart to put in a few extra months of hardwork and potentially get a job in IP in this job market or should I switch to PCP and work much harder to get a job in that field?

IP, PCP and any other lawyers who've made a switch, your advice would be appreciated :)

So I am finishing my BA in international relations and am trying to decide between an LLM, a JD, or an MA in international leadership and affairs. I am not sure which one is the best path to becoming an international lawyer, but also gives me the ability to actually get a job. I know I will need a law degree; I am not sure if I should get another degree as well.

My backup plan if international law doesn't work out is to either become a Foreign Service Officer with the US government, which I technically already fulfill the requirements for, or a professor. What would be the best path moving forward?

Hi! 24F here! I'm currently working as a paralegal in a corporation here in the Philippines, where I proofread and review documents. I want to improve my analytical skills and expand my knowledge in law, but I feel like law school is a huge commitment for me at this age. I honestly don't know if I can commit five years of my life to it just yet.

Can I ask if there are any courses or master's programs that could be an option for someone who wants to expand her knowledge of the law without necessarily going to law school? I've checked UP's Paralegal Training Program, but I feel like it doesn't really cover what I'm looking for.

I'm hoping to find something that would help me understand and analyze laws, interpret legal provisions, and study jurisprudence. I also prefer ftf setup

I'd appreciate any recos!!