Whats the best undergraduate major for law school?
Law schools don’t prefer a particular undergraduate major. What is more important is that you major in an area that interests you most and that you do well in that major. As you explore areas of study during your undergraduate career, you will discover where your interests lie. If you have a major that you truly enjoy, it follows that you will perform well academically. SMU pre-law students are in virtually all academic programs throughout the University. In a typical year, SMU’s approximately 100+ pre-law seniors include roughly 60% liberal arts majors, 25% business majors, 10% fine arts and performing arts majors, and 5% engineering majors. While there is no “best” major for students intending law school, pre-law students share some traits: a desire to analyze and solve real problems and disputes, strength in both written and oral expression, a logical approach to problem-solving, and fascination with the complexities of societal structures.
Law schools don’t prefer a particular undergraduate major. What is more important is that you major in an area that interests you most and that you do well in that major. As you explore areas of study during your undergraduate career, you will discover where your interests lie. If you have a major that you truly enjoy, it follows that you will perform well academically. SMU pre-law students are in virtually all academic programs throughout the University. In a typical year, SMU’s approximately 100+ pre-law seniors include roughly 60% liberal arts majors, 25% business majors, 10% fine arts and performing arts majors, and 5% engineering majors. While there is no “best” major for students intending law school, pre-law students share some traits: a desire to analyze and solve real problems and disputes, strength in both written and oral expression, a logical approach to problem-solving, and fascination with the complexities of societal structures.
