College of the Pacific

Ten Most Popular Majors of Pre-law Majors

Although these majors constitute the ten most popular majors for pre-law students at Pacific, undergraduates should select a major that fits their particular tastes and interests because law schools accept a diverse student body drawn from many fields of study.

1.) Political Science: provides students with sophisticated understanding of government, politics, and the foundation of law. (Political Science)

2.) Business: gives students a strong background on legal principles fundamental to business transactions, entrepreneurship, and ethical behavior. (Business)

3.) International Relations: provides students with a systematic understanding of global affairs and legal principles critical to the field of international law. (International Studies)

[Note: Students in the 3+3 program must choose the Global Studies Major.]

4.) English: enables students to develop superior writing and critical thinking skills necessary for success in law school (English)

5.) Psychology: provides student with a scientific understanding of human behavior and the criminal mind (Psychology)

6.) Communications: develops a student’s communication and argumentation skills critical for legal and trial advocacy (Communications)

7.) History: provides students with a critical understanding of perennial human questions that lie at the foundation of legal thought and jurisprudence (History)

8.) Music: fosters a student’s ability to grasp formal systems of logic and legal principles that are central to a career in the music industry (Conservatory of Music)

9.) Sociology: promotes a student’s understanding of the causation and control of crime and deviant behavior in society (Sociology)

10.) Economics: develops a student’s analytical skills and understanding of economic principles that structure the distribution of goods and services in society (Economics)