Law (LL.B / Pre-Law)
Study the legal systems that govern society and justice
What You'll Study
Law is the rules that bind a community. Whether you study it as an undergraduate degree (LL.B in UK/Aus) or as Pre-Law (USA), you learn to think critically, argue persuasively, and understand justice.
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Contract Law
- Tort Law
- Legal Writing & Research
- International Law
- Human Rights
- Property Law
Example Classes
How to Know If You'll Like It
You'll probably enjoy this if...
- ✓You love debating and winning arguments
- ✓You read everything, even the fine print
- ✓You are passionate about justice and fairness
- ✓You communicate clearly in writing
- ✓You are willing to read A LOT (hundreds of pages a week)
- ✓You want a powerful, respected career
You might not enjoy this if...
- ✕You hate reading
- ✕You avoid conflict
- ✕You want a relaxed, low-stress job
- ✕You struggle with public speaking
Self-Check Quiz
Answer these questions honestly to see if this major might be a good fit for you.
Do you play "Devil's Advocate" for fun?
Career Outcomes
Featured In-Demand Careers
Corporate Lawyer (JD)
Advise businesses on legal matters including contracts, mergers, compliance, and corporate governance.
Financial Analyst
Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and provide insights to guide business and investment decisions.
Management Consultant
Advise organizations on strategy, operations, and transformation to improve performance and solve complex problems.
Other Common Career Paths
- •Lawyer (Attorney/Solicitor)
- •Judge
- •Legal Consultant
- •Politician
- •Compliance Officer
Try It First
Test if you like this field before committing to a major:
Watch a recording of a Supreme Court argument or a real court case.
Read a real legal contract (like iTunes Terms) and summarize what you agreed to.
Write a persuasive essay arguing for a law you think should be changed.
Related Majors
Frequently Asked Questions
LL.B is an undergraduate law degree (UK/Aus). JD is a graduate degree (USA) you do after a different bachelor's.
To practice as a lawyer, yes. To work in compliance/policy, no.
Corporate law pays very well. Public defense pays less. It varies.
Less drama, more reading paperwork. But the high stakes are real.
In the USA, it's not a major. It's a track. You can major in History, English, even Engineering.
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