Would majoring in Criminal Justice be smart or helpful if I want to go to law school to be a criminal lawyer?

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I know that diverse majors are helpful for law school, but I think that a criminal justice might give a slight head start for me. If I want to be a criminal defense attorney, is a criminal justice major a smart choice?

Catharine
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3 Responses to “Would majoring in Criminal Justice be smart or helpful if I want to go to law school to be a criminal lawyer?”

  1. AJ Says:

    Not really. It won’t help you that much. Probably best to get a Business degree. This will definitely help you manage your law business when you pass the bar exam.

  2. Lawyer X Says:

    Major in whatever interests you. Focus more on developing basic skills, like writing, oral communication, analytical skills. There are courses that can help in these areas, like creative writing, social sciences, philosophy, drama, speech, etc.

  3. thesaint258 Says:

    For law school it doesnt set you apart at all major in whatever you can do well in since gpa matters most.
    For law school it doesnt set you can do well in whatever you apart at all major in since gpa matters most.
    For law school it doesnt set you want to and study to get great lsat score since thats what matters most.