Getting to Law School as a Communications Major

By Pablo Perez

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If you’re interested in law school, you may feel pressure to major in political science, philosophy, history, or any field typically associated with legal studies. However, there is no specific degree required to get into law school, as long as you’re coming in with a bachelor’s. In fact, what many law admissions councils recommend is to simply major in a field that you are genuinely ardent about.

Law admissions cycles are oversaturated with the typical majors that people incline to associate with the legal field. Some legal professors even suggest that applicants with relatively unexpected majors, such as dance or fashion design, may even have an advantage due to their unconventional perspective. These are, however, exceptional cases and not a large portion of the law students across the nation. Albeit, judging by the number of law school acceptances I’ve received, a major in communications seems to be an excellent middle-ground between traditional and unconventional.

Ultimately, what stands out most is what’s measurable–your GPA in your respective study, your LSAT score, your penal history, and how much experience you have in leadership/professional positions. These factors must conspicuously be complimented by your ability to write, a diverse insight, and a zealousness for the legal field.

I didn’t always know I wanted to go to law school; I actually started off as a pre-med, biology student but I clearly lost my focus on that career path. Regardless, I knew I wanted a higher education after my bachelor’s, it just took me a while before I realized that I actually had the capacity for the legal field.

All my life, I despised reading and writing; although to be fair, most English classes before the collegiate level are obsessed with classical literature and poetry. When I took the required English courses for TTU, I realized that I actually have somewhat of an aptitude for writing prose and analytical critique. This discovery along with my involvement in model united nations helped me piece together my passion for argumentation and debate.

Upon this epiphany, roughly before entering junior year, I switched my major to communications, more specifically Public Relations & Strategic Communications Management. I chose this route because I wanted to further develop my ability to writing and persuasive skills as much as possible, while working toward a major I could fervently appreciate. Furthermore, I picked up a minor in Legal Studies to confirm my unrealized passion for law, although you may alternatively volunteer in government, intern as a paralegal, or run for student office to evidently substantiate your capacity for law on your resume for admissions councils.

Fast forward to the present, I am now writing this blog post for RaiderComm Agency, a professional experience that has allowed me to apply my academic development into a network of genuine clients. I also happened to be elected as vice-president for TTU’s Model United Nations organization, I’ve picked up quadrilingualism along the way, managed to raise my GPA from my freshman mistakes, and tackled the LSAT to the best of my ability.

I could continue rambling on about what has helped me in my pre-law journey; however, to avoid irritating my editors, I’ll conclude here with one final reiteration. The only expectation worth feeling pressured by is to immerse yourself in what you feel passionate about–and it’s okay if it takes a while to deduce what that is for you. What’s important to remember is that you have many options to improve yourself, and capitalizing on professional opportunities such as RaiderComm could only help you.