AboutBrian Greenberg Expertise I can answer questions about preparing for law school (including appropriate undergraduate coursework), what to expect in law school, doing well in law school, employment during and after law school, etc.
Experience I attended the George Washington Universtity Law School and graduated in the top half of my class in 1998. I now practice entertainment law in New York City.
Organizations State Bar of New York
State Bar of California
Education/Credentials George Washington University Law School; Juris Doctor - 1998
George Washington University; Bachelor of Arts - 1994
Awards and Honors George Washington University Honors Program;
George Washington University Presidential (half tuition) scholarship
Expert: Brian Greenberg Date: 6/30/2008 Subject: Law School Prep
Question I was wondering if a Secondary Education degree in English, would be a good choice for applying to law school. If not, what would be a good choice to major in, that would allow some flexibility in the event I decide not to go to law school.
Answer Hi Joshua:
As I mentioned in reply to a recent question by another user, the common wisdom is that no one undergraduate course of study is better than another insofar as preparation for law school is concerned. I generally agree with this sentiment. However I do believe that taking undergraduate classes in philosophy, economics and writing would be beneficial to any aspiring law student.
Philosophy is largely about exploring questions to which there is no definite, knowable answer. Grappling with such questions helps train your mind to take an analytical approach to problems and to use that approach to reach and defend your conclusions. Law school is largely about learning how to do the same. And because law school is primarily about learning how to make arguments about the law (as opposed to merely learning the law) it's helpful to have some understanding of the underlying policy considerations that often shape the law. This is where a grounding in economics can come in handy. Finally, strong writing skills are essential to one's success both as a law student and as a lawyer. Therefore, any class that can help you hone your writing skills will benefit you in law school and beyond.
I hope this is helpful and wish you luck in your pursuits.
