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LSAT
I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to throw in my two cents. I think it is important to develop your analytical skills in college b/c they are what is tested by the LSAT, in law school and on the bar. I don't know about taking logic, but I have noticed that people who enjoy logic games, crossword puzzles and the like tend to do well on the LSAT and in law school.
As far as majors, I think its important that your undergrad major be interesting and challenging. I majored in Geography & Environmental Studies and had an emphasis in Programming and Computing in undergrad. I went to law school thinking that I wanted to practice environmental law and now I practice corporate law. You never know where your law school education is going to take you.
Grades are important, but I don't think they are everything. Your LSAT score and being well-rounded are equally as important. I was the student representative on the admissions committee at my law school. While I can't speak for my law school and I can't tell you how many poli-sci majors with 4.0s and 160's on their LSATs exist, I can tell you I didn't admit a lot of them. Law schools look for people who will excel at anything they take on and who will represent the school well in the community. They look for people who push themselves just a little bit harder; people who will have something different to add in the classroom setting.
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