Do you need to have a law degree to be a politician?
I was mature in Economics in an Indian University about a decade ago, I was very talkative, i would argue almost everything, i was very annoying and i was likable a lil. My Professor, she sarcastically advised me to quit this course and study Law. Prof: i advice you to quit this class and join the class on the other side of the Block (pointing at the Law Faculty)Me: i like Economics better, thanks MamProf: they like the annoying and quarrelsome people over there (again pointing at the Law Faculty block). It is not necessary to even have any formal education let alone any particular degree(LAW). to mention a fewGeorge W. Bush: was not a Lawyer but graduate of Business school,Abraham Lincoln: he has about a year of formal education of any kind under his belt. Harry Truman: went to University but somehow managed to not receive a degree (Facebook Style)the list could go on.... this is the most powerful nation's most powerful job and almost 1/4 of their Presidents either had very small formal education or no degree ar all, now imagine some lame socialist countries in Europe and corrupted African nations, They could easily become Presidents with no Law degree or No Degree at all however Lawyers and Politicians have something in common, they are both annoying, a law degree helps you to navigate better in the Political Arena.
Do you need a degree to be a politician?
No,Hitler did not have a degree in politics and he didn’t go to formal military school. However he was elected chancellor and he took over most of EuropeQueen Elizabeth I, Peter The Great, and Ramses II all inherited their thrones and were great leadersDwight D. Eisenhower only had military experience and he is one of my favorite Republican presidents (my first is Lincoln and then Roosevelt, McKinley and Reagan are up there)However, now a days I would recommend getting a degree in politics or some political experience before going into the field19 current Congressmen have no political degree or higher education whatsoeverDonald Trump has no military or political experience and I don’t think he’s doing a very good jobThen again there are plenty of experienced/college “degreed” politicians who have done some shady stuffHillary Clinton had an large e-mail scandal to deal withRichard Nixon (nuff said)Ronald Reagan and Ollie North had the Iran-Contra ScandalBill Clinton had the Lewinsky ScandalI could go on forever with political scandals and blunders and hit almost every politician, but I think you get the idea. My point is, you don’t need a degree but you shouldn’t go into politics unless you know you have sound opinions or if you’re good at covering your tracks.
Why do most successful politicians have degrees in law rather than in public administration/policy?
I think you know already that politicians (for good or bad) are in fact the lawmakers of the country or place. That being the case, the chain of logic is to enter practical politics through law.In many cases, working through the political maze is rather similar to working through the maze of the judiciary. Many laws have a political point of origin and then evolves into a purely legal matter. The lawyer understands the politico-legal machinations of the system more than sometimes the political scientist. So one thing often leads into the other, ergo, law and then into politics.Very few politicians are hands-on involved in public administration. That work is delegated by the politicians and/or the government to the civil service and suchlike bodies.Public administrators in most countries tend to be specialists coming from the ranks of civil servants. Once the civil servant reaches a certain level, the work becomes less like 'civil service' and more like 'political public service.' But the actual job of public administration on a daily level is still a specialist administrative one.
What should I study to become a politician?
So I'm thinking, that in a few years I'll start to study to become a politician. I know, I'm weird -.- But still, what should I study to become a politician?
Should I study at university of law if I want to be a politician?
Here’s a graph to start with:Statistically speaking most politicians do come from law schools, even the incumbent U.S. President Barack Obama himself graduated from Harvard Law School. Personally learning the law did help a lot, especially during Public Law classes that gives an insight into Constitutionalism, governmental mechanism, the process of judicial reviews, the rule of law and etc. Besides, learning the law helps you in understanding how the legal system operates and the knowledge of legal technicalities will eventually assist you in your future career as a politician, and it is worth mentioning that it trains your debating skills, especially when you actively take part in mooting.Albeit not a decent example, but you can see the difference between Hillary Clinton(lawyer) and Donald Trump(businessman) during the Presidential Debates.However there are still a handful of famous politicians who aren't law graduates, such as former presidents George Bush(businessman) and Ronald Reagan(actor). It is perfectly fine if you don't want to attend law schools or take a law degree, since after becoming a politician you will definitely be hiring lawyers anyway.In short, take a subject that you are most interested in. Life is too short to be restricting oneself.
How do you become a politician?
Colleges have courses and degrees in political science. Get involved locally. Learn as much as you can. Volunteer for your local political party or a candidate that you believe in. Join political or debate clubs in school. Know your issues very well---both sides. For higher offices, most politicians have law degrees. A good place to go to school for a law degree is near Washington DC so that you can also work part time in your field. Edited to add: I'd like to expand a little about what I mean by "Know your issues very well---both sides". My parents taught me that unless I know an issue well enough to be able to effectively debate on the opposing side, then I don't know it well enough to make an informed decision. Best advice I've ever learned.
Is it bad to major in political science for law school because it is so common?
The fact that political science is a common major for pre-law students does not make it a bad idea for you to major in political science. The thing that would make it a bad idea to major in political science is if you’re not interested in political science.It doesn’t matter in the slightest what your undergraduate major is when you’re planning to go to law school. Pick something that you like and are interested in. I always like to see a law student who can bring something else to the table. Taking science classes will help to prepare you if you want to become a patent lawyer. Taking psychology classes will help to prepare you if you want to become a family lawyer. Taking criminal justice classes will help to prepare you if you want to go into criminal law.Contrary to popular opinion, it is not necessary for pre-law students to have a strong background in political science or to take a lot of classes in that discipline. The one “F” that appears on my undergraduate transcript is in the only political science class I ever took.What you should do during your undergraduate years is to take your general education classes seriously. Get a strong foundation in the subject matter that lawyers need to know, and that law schools don’t teach. You will need to know:Math — the bottom line to practically everything you do is a dollar figure.Business — you have to be able to read a balance sheet and understand GAAP. Also, most lawyers are small business owners. You have to know enough about business to run your own firm.Economics — you have to understand financial systems.Math — so important, it’s worth mentioning twice. Employment lawyers frequently use statistical evidence in discrimination cases. Antitrust lawyers have to be able to calculate and understand a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index. Corporate and tax lawyers have to understand the impact their advice will have on the client’s bottom line. Personal injury litigators have to be able to calculate the present value of a future income stream. Litigators use probability measures to develop decision trees and value cases for settlement discussions.English — you have to be skilled at writing expository prose clearly and concisely .Logic — you have to be able to reason from Point A to Point B.Take science classes. They will help you to develop the intellectual rigor that lawyers are required to use. Take a foreign language. It will teach you how to think.
Ann Coulter - A bitter, hateful circus freak with a law degree?
She is a fuc%ing hateful cun*t. I can not stand her. It's great to have an opinion and say things others won't but at what cost? She is evil. I laughed when Adam Corolla hung up on her during his radio show. Yes, I have to agree with the answer pointing out her adams apple. Ummmm, what's going on with that.