How many law schools should I apply to?
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As many as you can, most use an index score comprised of your undergrad GPA and your LSAT.  Generally, interviews only count if you're 'on the bubble' between being admitted and not being admitted.  Since different schools weigh GPA vs. LSAT differently, apply to as many as feasible.
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bad idea. it is best to go to a law school that is accredited by the american bar association (ABA). This will help you not only find a good job as an attorney, but will also allow you to take the bar exam.  Going to law school is a great idea, but you must go to an ABA accredited school if you truly want to learn the law and have an easier time finding employment after you have gotten your J.D.  In addition, it is best to try to go to a law school that is first tier prior to going to a law school that is 2nd, 3rd or 4th tier.  The tier system in ranking law schools (see US News and World Report because they have the rankings for law schools) will determine even what firms will give you a shot. I attended a first tier law school accredited by the ABA and do not regret my decision. Best of luck searching for law schools and in your legal endeavors.
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www.LSAC.org has great resources, including a searchable database where you can enter in your LSAT score and GPA and see the chances of where you can get in.\n\nThe other resource I used is the US News guide to law schools - they publish a book every year and rank the top 100 school and give full info about everyone.  You can find most of the same info on the LSAC site, but the US News ranks the schools and it's a little more handy to flip through a book to figure it out.  You can find it in the test prep section of any bookstore.\n\nI would suggest you call up your nearest Kaplan Test Prep and ask to take a free practice LSAT to get a vague idea of your score.  You can expect your score to go up a few points after that.  It's a good idea to actually take a course to study as well.  I took Kaplan and increased 9 points, and I went on to teach the class for a while as well.\n\nAlso keep in mind that TONS of people are applying to law school, and the competition gets stiffer every year.  So if a school states the 25th to 75th percentile of their LSAT score and GPA, you can bet that it's going to be higher for the year you apply.  So make sure you have some safety schools.  \n\nAnd if you're open to moving apply around the country.  I only applied to schools in CA, so the highest ranked school I got into was UC Davis.  But there are plenty oh higher ranked schools that I could have gotten into out of state. Keep an open mind and look for the best program based on location, rank, and the best fit for you academically.  I chose a lower ranked school (Loyola Law) closer to home because it has a great reputation in Los Angeles, and it was much less competitive then the UC schools, and is a more friendly, relaxed environment.
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There are 190 American Bar Association-accredited law schools.
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Im currently in the process of becoming a tax attorney or corporate lawyer, I cant decide.  I have completed my undergraduate degree in accounting and I am in an MBA program.  Also, I am applying to law school for fall 07.  The university I attend has a J.D. program where I can get both my law degree and MBA at the same time while reducing the number of hours incurred by pursuing them independently.  For specifically tax law/attorney, I would suggest an undergraduate degree in preferably accounting, a MS accountancy or MBA and law school.  Also, it is a very good idea to test for the CPA as mentioned earlier.  Keep your GPA as high as possible and do as well as you can on the LSAT, everything else is destiny.
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I am currently a 2nd-Year law student, called a 2L.  Law school takes time, money, commitment, analytical skills, and writing skills.  Law School is tough, but it's worth it if you intend to directly use your law degree in your career and will be rewarded for your law school investment.\n\nLaw school is also enjoyable!  You have the opportunity to explore the current laws of the land, as well as the history and principles behind the laws.  You will also develop strong relationships and friendships.  Some of your professors will be lawyers and judges.\n\nHow Long?\nWell, in addition to your undergraduate education (usually 4 years)...\nFull-Time Law Student = 3 years\nPart-Time Law Student = 4 years\n\nYou must first take a Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), complete an application, and secure financial aid/funding.\n\nADVICE:\n1) Meet with practicing lawyers and judges before making your final decision to attend.  Try to get a feel for what area you might be interested in and what it will take to succeed in that area.\n2) Take a law school exam writing class before your first set of exams!\n\nUltimately, you will be able to use a law degree in every field:  from Politics to Health care to Family Law to Bankruptcy Law, etc...\n\nBest Wishes!!!
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Pound the pavement - make a lot of calls and meet with a lot of attorneys.  Your best bet for a cheap lawyer is one fresh out of lawschool just starting his/her practice.  Generally the younger the cheaper.
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To attend an ABA-accredited (American Bar Association) law school, you seem to have the numbers.  Your current university may not garner the fame of Harvard but should be more than enough to ensure that your undergraduate education wasn't spent at a questionable school.\n\nA high LSAT score would be a big boost and will probably factor more than your GPA.  While your GPA will meet the minimum requirements, the top law schools will usually want at least a 3.5 and really no lower than a 3.3.\n\nWrite a really good essay and focus on how you've improved and mature during your undergraduate years (you've made mistakes but you've found successful ways to fix them).  Get a couple of really close professors (those who've seen your improvement, particularly) to write some awesome recommendation letters.\n\nAnd, yes, being a minority helps (female and/or anything but Caucasian for law schools).\n\nIt's going to be hard to hide the fact that your freshman year was rough so don't try it.  Focus on how you've improved and turn it into a positive experience which you learned from with elaborations of the specifics you provided here.  You don't have a guaranteed ride at any law schools but you won't find any doors locked either.\n\nBest of luck.
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In America, law school is a graduate school so you'll have to complete an undergraduate degree before you can go to law school. You might want to do that in your country because it will be cheaper. \n\nWhile youre completing your undergraduate degree you can study any subject you want (law schools accept virtually all majors), although many future law students major in political science and English. It's important to have very good English skills because much of law school is reading and writing. They do like well rounded people, so have take some science or math also. \n\nIn America, an undergraduate degree will take you about four years. It's possible to do it in three if you take a lot of summer classes. It takes a lot of people more than four because they switch majors. \n\nAll that determines if you get into law school is your GPA and your LSAT score. They look at other aspects, but they primarily care about only those two. Get very good grades, keep at least a 3.5 gpa. And study and drill for the LSAT, it's a standardized test that you can practice for. \n\nI suggest you read One L by Scott Turow. It's a novel from the 70s but it will give you some idea what law school is like.\n\nCareful though, the law market is very saturated in America. There are more lawyers than there are jobs. If you're just looking to make money, consider going into engineering (there are always engineering jobs and often very well paid). Business is another good opition. You have the oportunity to make more money than engineering or law, although you'll have less security.
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In order to gain admission to the Bar of most states you must be a graduate of an ABA approved law school.  There may be some equivalency considered by some states.  I do not believe you would be considered for any type of equivalency unless you had an equivalent academic program, i.e. four years of undergraduate work leading to a Baccalaureate and three years graduate study leading to a Doctorate.
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Being a lawyer is a long hard road.\n\nStart with a bachelors degree, preferably something related to the type of law you eventually want to practice. Then, after getting reasonably good grades and graduating, you take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).\n\nAfter you've taken the LSAT, you get to start applying to law schools. Once you are accepted, you get another three years of studying all the general fields of law. Remember that lawyers in the US have earned a Juris Doctorate, which is a post-graduate degree. \n\nAfter those additional three years of study, then the fun starts. The Bar exam. Imagine a comprehensive final exam covering everything you've learned in the core classes over three years. Two to three straight days of testing. Then you wait 3-4 months for your results.\n\nI graduated from law school a week ago, and am now studying for the California Bar. Over 1/3 of all the students in my entering class dropped out during law school. Of those that actually finished law school, almost half will likely not pass the bar their first time. That's California average.\n\nIt's a noble profession, despite the reputation that lawyers have gotten in the general public. But it's not an easy road, and not for the faint of heart. Good luck.
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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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First, work hard on your bachelors. It can be any major, just make sure you enjoy it and do well. You need to get the best grades you can to be competitive - the admissions process is getting more and more competitive every year.\n\nIn your junior year, start thinking about studying for your LSAT - the law school admissions test.  You probably want to take it no later that October of your senior year, so you can have your applications complete for early admissions in October and November.\n\nIt's really best to study through a classroom course like Kaplan - you can get some personal attention, study with real questions, and take plenty of full length tests - exactly what you need to do in order to do well on the LSAT.  \n\nYou want to start being really nice to your professors, so you can get great letters of reccomendation.  Also, if you can, an internship, volunteer position, or a part time job will help fill out your resume.\n\nGPA and LSAT are the two most important factors for getting into school - the letters of rec and personal statement are just the icing on the cake.  Work hard on your GPA and especially your LSAT (a great LSAT score will balance out a lower GPA).\n\nCheck out http://www.LSAC.org for information on the LSAT, law schools, and the admissions process.  If you are at a university now, talk to your career office - they will usually have a prelaw advisor on staff who will help you get started.  Good luck!!
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Everythig I have said here has to do with US Law Schools.\n\nLaw school generally takes 3 years if you are a full-time student and 4 years if you are a part- time student. This is after you have completed your undergraduate degree.\n\n\nThe average cost of law school ranges from  $25,000 - $40,000.\n\nYes. You can get into law school with a 3.0 GPA, some schools will even accept lower a GPA. The two main things law schools look at for determining who admit are a person's GPA and LSAT scores.\n\nNo. Law schools don't require knowledge of a second language but it is a good idea to have one. It makes you more marketable once you have finished law school.\n\nSome of the other law school admissions take into consideration are work experience and community service\n\nGot to the Law School Admissions Council website at \nhttp://www.lsac.org\nand register with http://www.princetonreview.com\nfor a more accurate summary of the law school application process and the law school experience.\n\nI hope this helps. Good luck!
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Hold your horses there, Law school is grad school, unless you're in Canada, where you can obtain a Bachelors of law, you need to finish 4 whole years of college doing something ELSE (usually political science, journalism, something related to law, but that is in no way required), before you do another 4 years of law school. Some colleges let you do coursework over the summer for credit, but it usually pays to wait it out and go with the expected flow. Do your best in high school, get into a good college and follow their pre-law or political science program (I'm polisci myself, going to go to law school in 2010) then apply to good law schools, like Harvard or Yale, or if you can't cut that, UCONN law is great.\n\nGood luck.
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I presume you're expressing an interest in corporate law because you'd like to work for one of the largest, highest paying law firms in the country.  Frankly, the only reason these firms pay $125,000 a year to newly-minted lawyers is because they're expected to often work over 100 hours per week and put up with abuse that would never be tolerated by a lesser-paid person.\n\nBut if this is what you want, there's only one way to get it.  And that is to get admitted into the most prestigious law school that will accept you.  The large, corporate law firms receive over 10,000 resumes each year.  Recruiters don't have time to peruse all of your qualifications; so they first look for a reason NOT to hire you.  And the first thing they'll look at is where you got your degree from.  If it didn't come from a top-15 or top-20 law school (as defined each year by US News & World Report), you'll get nothing except a polite rejection letter.  Generally speaking, the only exceptions are if you've got an inside connection with someone at the firm (friend, family, etc.), or if you're politically connected.\n\nMy advice is to apply several (if not all) of the top-20 law schools and hope that one of them admits you.  If you get admitted by more than one school, then you have the luxury of being more selective.\n\nIf you truly possess the credentials to become admitted to Yale, then you are also qualified for admission into Harvard.  Yale is traditionally regarded as more laid back, philosophical and academic-oriented; a much higher percentage of Yale Law School graduates go into judicial clerkships, academia, and government positions than graduates of Harvard.  Harvard, on the other hand, has a reputation for admitting students that are much more competitive and offers a stronger emphasis on real-world applications.  A much higher percentage of HLS graduates go to work for corporate law firms than YLS grads.\n\nA search of the biggest firms at www.martindale.com will reveal that almost all of the attorneys in large, corporate firms graduated from law schools ranked in the U.S. News top 20.  So if this is truly your goal, then that is where you should start.\n\nGood luck.
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Don't go to law school.  It is a waste of time, and it will be a living Hell waiting to find out if you passed the bar or not.  Mark my words.\n\nTHE ANSWER BELOW IS COMPLETE BS.  I'M SURE THEY "WAIVE TUITION FEES" IF YOU MAKE LESS THAN 60K.