About Brian 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: 6/29/2008 Subject: subjects required
Question I am 15 and living in India. I'm aware of the fact that there are no particular subject requirements( that one should have studied in high school) an admission in a Law college in India. But i want to know, opting for which stream, out of science, commerce or arts, would be more helpful in future.
Answer Hi, Kritika:
I'm unfamiliar with what law schools in India require. I can tell you that law schools in the United States require that applicants have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a University in order to be considered for admission. No particular of course of undergraduate study is required, however, and the common wisdom is that no one area of undergraduate focus is more advantageous to aspiring law students than another. Generally speaking, I believe this is correct. However, I would recommend a university course or two in philosophy and in economics and at least one class geared toward honing your writing skills.
Classes in philosophy and economics will help prepare your mind for the type of analytical approach you will need to master in law school, and strong writing skills are critically important to your success both as a law student and as a lawyer.
I hope this is helpful, and I wish you luck in all of your pursuits.
