is going to law school worth it?
437463
of course if you wanna make bank
210298
This is usually the path taken to get into law school. However, it's not the only path to get there.
975666
I'm glad you asked that question.\n\nI went to university and studied economics. And then I took an aptitude test (the LSAT, as it then was) on a bet, and got a very high score. And even though my college grades weren't the greatest (they weren't bad, either) I got into the #3 law school (I applied to 3 only of the top 10 and got into them all). So I studied law even though I hadn't any particular interest.\n\nAnd I passed the bar first time, but the law still bored me so I spent 20 years seing the world and making babies.\n\nAnd then I went back to law school in another country for six years, and got 3 more law degrees. And in the country where I got those degrees, and in the funny language they speak there, they call me "Doctor". Which embarrasses me, because I still think the title belongs to a medical person, and my youngest daughter, of the many I have, is studying medicine in London. \n\nAnyway, to get back to the subject, people kept asking me questions about why they were caught up in the legal system, and I didn't want to be rude, and so I answered them.\n\nAnd that's how I got involved with the criminal justice system. Giving free, or relatively free, advice. But the practice of law is a business even more than it is an academic subject or a professional expertise; and I have no business sense and no wish to emulate the late Jimmie Cochrane.
74339
Law schools look for indications that you can do well in law school, and gpa and lsat scores are two major pieces of data that they use to make this judgement. So, your task is to raise both of these if you can. \n\nYour first move is to go to the law advisor at your college. Most have one in either the career center or the advising center, or there is a faculty member who does this job. Go over in some detail your grades and your lsat scores and see if you can figure out what to do.\n\nTwo suggestions for the low gpa: Take a double major, which will delay your graduation but will give you the opportunity to increase your gpa. But, you really have to make the commitment to get all As in your classes from now on or taking all the courses you want will not improve your gpa or your odds of law school.\n\nDid you prepare for the LSAT? Buy several preparation programs on disk and the diagnostic test and look up everything you got wrong, then take another practice test. Look up everything you got wrong. Take another...and another... until you do consistently well on the tests.\n\nFinally, do you know why you have low scores on both of these indicators? Does this mean that you should reconsider law school as a vocational choice? These are questions that you must ask yourself.
445172
You sound smart, you must have done well in Law School.  If your ranking is top 10-20%, which it should be with such a high IQ, you'll be fine.
56225
Tuition is around $35,000, but once you factor in living expenses, books, and other fees it is easily over $50,000.  A fair portion of law students also receive some sort of financial aid.  Though it is usually in the form of loans, some grants and scholarships are available that will reduce the cost of attendance.  The cost is in line with other top law schools.
63044
I've heard that recently that for a balanced education go for the MBA.  You can do a lot more with it, however if you are specifically interested in law, Law school would be the obvious choice.  You need to decide what you want to do when you finish school- not what type of school to go to.
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I'm currently a 2L taking my 4th semester of exams, and here's my advice:\n\n1) Learn how to take law school exams.  At least look up some sample exams in Contracts, Property, and Torts on-line before the first one slaps you in the face.  If possible, take a law school exam writing class before your first set of exams.\n2) Have diligent study habits:  Read, take notes summarize, learn how to spot issues in your reading, learn what's important (meaning given more points), and make sure you KNOW those things\n\nAlso, many incoming students don't know:\n1) That most schools do not have quizzes or homework to subsidize your grade in the classes.  Your grade on your final exam is often the only grade you get and the TOTAL grade for the class.\n2) That many bar schools have a mandatory curve for classes that will be tested on the bar exam.  In other words, only 8% to 10% of the people in your class will get A's, and 8% to 10% will get a C- or less.\n\nLaw School is tough, and can be very rewarding.  Best Wishes!
324376
Attorneys make more money, of course, but it seems like teaching at the university level would be more rewarding in other ways. Both would be stressful. I hear it's pretty hard to find a professorship, though. But a decent lawyer can always find work. If you're serious about pursuing an MA or a PHD in history, don't expect to have an easy time finding a job after you graduate. I'm thinking about going for an MA in literature. I just think it could be depressing to be a lawyer. I heard a good quote from a lawyer, regarding his job: "There are a lot of trees, but no forest."--In other words, you spend a lot of time poring over papers filled with boring little details, without ever dealing with the things that really matter in life. As a history prof, you'd get to spend more of your time thinking about the bigger issues.
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If more career options  is what you seek that's why you will enroll in MBA, why not?  If you take up Master of Laws, then  you are  not alone in your choice because an LLB is required before LLM.\nOr better yet, you might want to go and talk to a career  counselor.
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I'm in the legal profession, so for me it would be a real treat.\n\nThe workload is very heavy.  The publicity, digging through the skeletons in my closet, death threats, etc. I could do without.  I don't know what they make, but probably not much more than I do (maybe less!) - although the benefits must be great.\n\nBut the chance to actually make a difference - you bet.\n\nHonestly, I'm bright enough to know that I'm not quite brilliant enough for the job!!!
1052353
Been there, done that, and have my license...the LSAT is NOT an accurate gauge of how well, or poorly, you'll do at law school. It is just an ignorant test that has no meaning in the long run. Of course, schools do look at how well you did, but a high score doesn't mean "you'll get it" when you get to school. Law school is about:\n\n1-Preparation-learn HOW to study and WHAT to study. Talk to someone who has been recently.\n\n2-Dedication-make sure you want to do it, and then DON"T despair or quit. They will TRY and make you quit the first year; it gets easier as you go along.\n\n3-get with another small group, become good friends. You can support each other along the way; share notes, etc.\n\nWhen you get to law school you'll see that the LSAT has no bearing. Just like good grades have no bearing on how successful you are, or how you handle yourself in court. \n\nGood luck...it can be done.
781027
You can get any degree and still go to law school, however I think a business degree would probably help you because you would understand how contracts work, and how businesses are run.
1078214
I always thought I was going to become a Dr. and had headed down that path of study. However  after taking a law class in high school (about age 16) I decided law was a profession I could enjoy and do well in. I am currently in 3rd year at law school and am still confident that I have chosen the right path.\nFor me I picked law because it was challenging, logical, allowed for debate/argument and mean in the long-run I can help people (hopefully).\nSorry if this is long-winded and not at all helpful.
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I was able to get through my undergraduate degree, my MBA, and half of my law degree using my G.I. Bill.  It only really paid for the undergraduate studies (at a state school), but it was a welcome and needed allowance/expense account for the other two (private) schools.  Best deal I ever made.\n\nCongratulations on your Associates.  Keep on plugging along!
900151
You can take anything that interests you to get your undergrad.  This is because to apply to graduate law school you have to pass the LSAT and get a good mark.  If you want to apply to law school first and then go to grad school for law, you can.   I know people who are taking journalism and acting etc for an undergrasduate and then they will take the LSAT and go for law.\nThe LSAT is a logic test.  I took a trial test and did really well.\nTo apply to law school after getting ur undergrad you have to be in the top of your class so why not choose something you enjoy.\nWhy don't you take a sample test and see how you score.\n\nGood luck\nCourses if your in hs-- business and finance, statistics (logic) etc
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If you are still a high school student, you need to take a rigorous high school program and then select an undergraduate major and institution that will prepare you for law school.\n\nI think that you may be several years away from making a decision on law schools so focus on your present education.\n\nBest wishes