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I am now enrolled in the criminal justice program at MATC in Madison Wisconsin. Its a two year school. My plan was to transfer to Marian University which has a program called the Centralized Student Career Experience Program for the USMS. After reading these forums and a few others I realize because of my drug history, no trouble with the law though, this my not be the best degree for me. I made those mistakes before I ever considered a CJ career. I smoked marijuana frequently and tried cocaine a few times during my senior year. I also had a prescription for ADD. Which I never abused, I benefited from it alot in school. I didnt tell my teachers and in a few weeks several told me they noticed a good improvement in me. I honestly always had a hard time concentrating. And I realize that looks bad at a time when i was smoking pot and trying other drugs. I graduated in January and got a factory job, I quit because of the UA from the company. I'm clean now, but after reading enough threads here I'm starting to think its too late. I know you all get these questions alot but with this kind of history do I have a chance?

My backup plan would be to also take pre-law as a minor while in the last two years of college. My question is if a Bachelors in CJ is the right type of degree to get into a law school? Or should I switch degrees altogether?

My question is if a Bachelors in CJ is the right type of degree to get into a law school? Or should I switch degrees altogether?

You can get into law school with just about any degree, CJ or otherwise. You need to apply for law school, take the LSAT and pass with an score the school requires, and be accepted for enrollment.

You can get into law school with just about any degree, CJ or otherwise. You need to apply for law school, take the LSAT and pass with an score the school requires, and be accepted for enrollment.

And be able to afford it. No just money wise, but commitment.