How do you get into law school with an economics major?

Yes, economics is absolutely a solid path to law school. Law schools do not require a specific major, and they generally do not prefer political science or history over economics just because those subjects seem more “pre-law.” What matters most is doing well academically, building strong reading and writing skills, and eventually earning a strong LSAT score if the schools you apply to require it.

Economics can actually be a very useful major for law. It builds analytical reasoning, comfort with evidence, and an understanding of incentives, markets, and public policy. Those skills are especially relevant if you end up interested in corporate law, antitrust, tax, regulation, labor law, or public policy related legal work.

The main thing to watch with economics is balance. Some economics programs are more quantitative, so you should also make sure you develop strong writing, argumentation, and close reading skills. Courses in history, philosophy, political science, English, or writing can complement an economics major really well.

In college, the strongest law school prep usually looks like this: choose a major you genuinely like, keep your GPA as high as possible, take classes that sharpen writing and critical thinking, build relationships with professors for recommendations, and get meaningful experience through internships, research, debate, student organizations, or legal exposure if available.