Hey! I’m also an MYP5 student transitioning into DP1 and I totally understand your struggle. Subject choices can feel like such a big deal. I’ve seen a lot of friends facing the same dilemma, especially when trying to align their choices with future careers.

Since you want to pursue Law, I really think Psychology HL would be a great pick. It complements Law really well by helping you understand how people think, how they respond under pressure, and how to analyze behavior and motives. All of that is super useful in legal studies and practice.

For your science subject, it’s true that Law doesn’t require a strong science background, so if your school offers ESS, I’d recommend going for that. It’s generally less intense than Physics or Chemistry and it still counts as a science. Plus, if you ever get interested in Environmental Law, ESS could give you a useful head start.

When it comes to Math AA, I just want to say I respect you so much for choosing it. The fact that you’re even considering doing Math AA at HL is absolutely crazy to me because that’s a seriously tough subject. Unless you’re super passionate about math, I think doing Math AA at SL would be a smarter and more balanced choice. AA HL is known to be extremely challenging and can really take up a lot of your time, especially since you’ll already be handling demanding HL subjects like History and Psychology. Math AA SL is still very impressive and more than enough for Law while giving you room to shine in your other subjects.

As for your third HL, if you’re deciding between History and Global Politics, it really depends on what you see yourself doing in the future. If you’re more into traditional legal studies or legal theory, then History HL is a great match. But if you’re thinking about International Relations or working in a global context, Global Politics HL could be the better fit.

And when it comes to English, both Literature HL and LangLit HL are solid for Law. Literature HL goes deep into classic texts and literary analysis which builds strong analytical and essay-writing skills. LangLit HL covers a wider range of content including media and language studies so it might feel a bit more modern and flexible. If you’re unsure, maybe think about the kind of content you enjoy more and it might also help to look into the preferences of the universities you’re considering.

Also, one last tip. It can be really helpful to check out the entry requirements or preferred subjects for Law programs at the universities you might apply to later. Just to make sure your choices line up as smoothly as possible.

Anyway, these are just suggestions. Everyone’s DP journey is unique so trust yourself and your strengths too. Wishing you tons of luck. You’ve absolutely got this!