i plan on being a creative writing major with a minor in music composition, and yet i would like to apply to law school. i think that doing things that aren't "pre-law" (aka political science) help you more than hurt you. in fact, i'd say they put you one step ahead of everyone else because it causes the law school admittance staff to not just pass up your application as another "pre-law political science person". it makes you different. if you do well on the LSATs without majoring in political science, it just goes to show that you are a whole lot more well-rounded than everyone else.
plus, with english, you'll have the skills you'll need to be a lawyer because you'll need to be persuasive and know how to write well.
with philosophy, you'll have practice with debating other sides of issues and stuff (which is a lot of talent), you'll get a better idea of issues that you believe, plus you'll be more well rounded in studying the way other people's mind works and how to get into their heads to help persuade them on your case.
so i think it would be the best idea for you to do these two double majors! just don't forget to study for the LSATs on top of them, and you'll do great!
Absolutely! Of course, providing that you actually do well in your classes, pay attention, study, and do well on the LSAT. But if you are planning to double major, you probably do all of these things anyway.
Philosophy in itself is sometimes difficult and seems useless in the real world, but it is an excellent way to learn to think analytically and is great preparation for law school.
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