Hi, new to the forum

[rhoyaltempest]

I agree with the others about the pre-law major. When I was considering law school (years ago) I was advised not to enter a pre-law program because law schools don't like this. Instead I was encouraged to major in History, Political Science, or Literature/English. Good Luck!

[skylark]

In case you need more encouragement on the whole "don't major in pre-law or poli sci" thing... ask yourself what types of law you might be interested in practicing. Having an education on the subject matter that you would otherwise need to devote non-billing time to learning would be a huge asset. Tax or Business law? Go for a business or accounting major. Personal injury, workers compensation? Biology/Anatomy major would be really helpful. Criminal law? Psychology or Sociology would be excellent.

[spillarelli]

Hi,
I am taking a pychology class and I am really enjoying it so that could be a possible major. Right now I am not sure the kind of practice I would like to go into; however, I am interested in defending physicans in medical malpractice cases.

What is a professional organization with greek letters (mentioned earlier) as opposed to a fraternity? I just searched "professional organization with greek letters" and came up with Phi Alpha Delta for law. Is this a fraternity of brothers who live together? etc.
Thanks again

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by spillarelli

Hi,
I am taking a pychology class and I am really enjoying it so that could be a possible major. Right now I am not sure the kind of practice I would like to go into; however, I am interested in defending physicans in medical malpractice cases.

What is a professional organization with greek letters (mentioned earlier) as opposed to a fraternity?
Thanks again

There is a big difference. One is a professional Organization and one is more Social.

But, do not let you be thrown off by this.

Greek Social Organizations are made up by a lot of different types of people with different majors and that is what makes us great. We are not all the same!

They have differnt ideas and thoughts, not OKAY, I am in a major and that is the only thing I wiil think about.

You are looking to see what you may be interested and I am sure you may change your mind as most of us have.

I wanted to be a history teacher and ended up in business!

At your age, you may never know untill you investigate what is available!

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by spillarelli

Hi,
I am taking a pychology class and I am really enjoying it so that could be a possible major. Right now I am not sure the kind of practice I would like to go into; however, I am interested in defending physicans in medical malpractice cases.

Keep your options open -- lots of us find ourselves in a practice we didn't anticipate when we were in law school. But if you really think you might be headed toward med-mal defense, then by all means take some classes to give yourself some medical background.

What is a professional organization with greek letters (mentioned earlier) as opposed to a fraternity? I just searched "professional organization with greek letters" and came up with Phi Alpha Delta for law. Is this a fraternity of brothers who live together? etc.

Here's the Wiki's article on professional fraternities. (You might also take a look at the Wiki on "Types of fraternities.") Professional fraternities will almost always be co-ed, and the focus is usually on personal professional development and advancement of the profession itself. On some campuses, some may have houses and operate more or less like social/general fraternities (what you are probably thinking of when you simply refer to "fraternities"), with the exception of being co-ed, but most do not. I've never heard of a Phi Alpha Delta chapter having a house.