Can you get into law school with a psychology degree?

Answer 1

Absolutely! Those who apply to law school come from a variety of majors. Remember there is no such thing as a bachelors degree in law, and neither is there any such thing as a major in pre-law. Some institutions indicate they have pre-law programs, but it is just a way to endure the student takes the appropriate background course work that might be helpful.

Answer 2

Some, very few, may give you a waiver to allow you to enter law school, particularly if you have already gotten a large number of college credits, but just haven't finished a degree. Chances are they won't be accredited.

Answer

Check with the particular law school you wish to attend. Generally, a BA is a requirement for all law schools. Even if a school would technically accept you without a BA, it's unlikely that you would be able to compete with other students who have done so. From the law school's perspective, if you cannot make it through undergrad, it's very unlikely that you will be able to survive law school. Law school is significantly more difficult and demanding that undergrad.

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More and more universities are accepting law school applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree, but can demonstrate that they have the approximate equivalent of a university degree through life experience(s).

Answer 3

It's no better or worse than any other major.

There is no "magic major" that guarantees your success in law school. If you're in college, and plan on going to law school, don't be afraid to major in something simply because you like it and it's what you will enjoy studying the most.

If you're in a major that you like, you're probably more likely to get good grades, which is what's really important for getting into a decent law school.

Of course, if you want your college experience to prepare you for law school, I'd focus on courses that require more of you than simply memorizing facts and regurgitating them on a final essay. You should instead focus on classes that will help you develop your reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and critical thinking skills - these are all essential for law school. Some psychology courses could certainly fit this bill. You might also consider taking electives in philosophy, mathematics, and, if you think you're up to it, computer programming. I'm not saying you need to know how to write software to succeed in law school, but I took one course on the subject in college, and besides finding it really interesting, programming involves logic in its purest form. It's a good mental workout.

Also, you might want to consider taking a class in business law - it will often give you a good (if very basic) overview of the subjects you're going to learn about in much more detail during your first year of law school.

Answer 4

You can attend law school regardless of the degree you received in college (I had a degree in Biology). To be considered for admission to law school you must have finished college, have taken the LSAT and have fill out the application for the school you are applying to.

Answer 5

Most law schools in the US require a bachelor's degree, the type does not matter. Good grades are more important than the type of degree.

Answer 6

Yes, it should be an acceptable degree. Really, the requirement is to have a degree, the subject is secondary.

Answer 7

Yes.