I know this question has been asked MANY times before, however not to my specifications…
I want to become a Federal Prosecutor/ Maybe defense attorney, specializing in Economic crimes ..ie. Tax evasion, SEC violations, consumer, mortgage, real estate, tax, and other types of financial fraud and unforeseen white collar crimes.
I tried researching notable U.S. Attorneys that have the job I would like to have one day and could find very little information on their backgrounds (other than what law school and year they graduated from). Did these people receive "on the job training"???
As for the small amount I was able to find information on, I found that 1 out of 3 majored in Accounting, ex CPA’s, Forensic Accountants (Which requires a CPA license in NY state). (I’m assuming special prosecutions dealing with white collar crimes didn’t exist as much 20 years ago as they do today)
However, being the next generation, I would like to exemplify my qualifications for a future position and I ASK… Is it worth majoring in Accounting, -pursuing a Forensic Accountant title before going into law school and perhaps leaving my resources open in case I later decide to advance in a graduate MS/MBA program in Accounting or another field?
Should I just worry about getting into law school and get over with my undergrad majoring in "good ‘ol fashioned basket weaving" Economics, Criminology, Business Administration …maybe Minor in accounting, thus giving me the chance to breeze through undergrad with outstanding achievement (One has to admit, Accounting can be a tough cookie and def. calls for some serious study)

As of right now I am in a dilemma but considering to finish my last 2 years of undergrad in accounting due to its flexibility in the business industry. However I am up against a tough competition but still able to get into a reputable business school in NY should I choose to continue. Then again I can still major in accounting, and not waste time and money in going to a "reputable" business school, as a local college will qualify me just as well and giving me a chance to put more emphasis on the law school I choose to go to.

Please respond if you are in a related field, or associated with anyone in the field who may exemplify what I have described.

(School counselors, Attorneys, Judges, Accountants, Forensic Accountants, Statisticians, Economist, Government Officials, Law Enforcement Affiliates etc..)

Thank you for your responses.

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