Would I be able to handle law school if I have a degree in Human Resources

Would I be able to handle law school if I have a degree in Human Resources?
I'm really interested in the HR field and want to be an HR manager. I also someday would like to go to law school. Would getting a degree in HR management help me graduate law school or would it be pretty tough? I know law schools don't have specific undergraduate degrees they want you to have to get in but I want a degree that would best help me out.
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Actually I think that in these days and times, law schools would happily accept someone with an HR background. Remember companies are being sued every time they downsize by employees, so people familiar with the laws already would be a welcome asset.


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Ironically, any degree outside of Pre-Law/Political Science is preferred. (I've heard this from many schools.) The problem is, students of PoliSci programs get a general understanding of politics and the law; however, they tend to think that will push them ahead in the law school setting. The reality, though, is that their undergraduate curriculum is only a drop in the bucket for the kinds of topics/ideas/questions they will encounter in law school. They go through 4 years of training, committing various theories and laws to memory, only to find out that it's a matter of how you *think* and process information that will influence your success. (This isn't to say that they show no promise; it's just that they tend to be no better off when entering the law program as other disciplines, contrary to what they think will be the case.) Law school professors have told me that they spend a lot of time trying to reverse the concrete thought patterns of these students, so that they can be open to the very unique patterns of thought required in virtually all J.D. programs. Having said that, and in answer to your question, a degree in HR would no doubt be very helpful to you in law school. You will learn many valuable skills in your undergraduate program, and you'll be able to bring those skills and knowledge to the metaphorical table of law school - to better analyze, interpret, and generally study the law. Additionally, you'll have the insight later on to tackle more than just law in a trial setting. You could manage your own firm or head up a team of corporate attorneys. Your skills will be a means to set you apart from the competition, making you more valuable to potential employers. Law school is so different from undergraduate studies, and it's good to be prepared to face the challenges head on with a diverse background and an open mind! *Note: One adjunct professor I spoke with last year told me that two of the best attorneys he knows are, strangely enough, music majors - and both trumpet players at that! People don't tend to associate music degrees with law success, but they're living proof of the power of diverse educational backgrounds! Best of luck! :)