I'm studying law in a country that has quite a different law to my home country, I fear that I might be studying something unnecessary!! how can I avoid this? would it make a difference if I go for masters after this at a reputed law school? what is the reality? any idea please?
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All I know is most international students studying law in the US get an LL.M.  \n\nYour question is a little vague.... but studying the law of a completely different country might not help you too much (besides adding to your analytical reasoning skills).
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Hi i am studying in the UK, When i went to a law weekend, when i was 18 i was told that it is best to study up until 18 in the UK as our system is better. Then to study law in the US apparently your universities are better than ours (but the guy was an American professor!)\n\nOn employment i have no comparison, but I'm looking for work experience in the UK and its HARD! The US has a stronger litigation background so there are potentially more jobs as a lawyer there, especially in private client matters (eg. divorce/accident compensation)\n\nHope that helps.
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i did A level law and found it very boring compared to GCSE law! but then i was particularly interested in family law which is not covered at all in the A level.\ni feel that the government and politics may cover a broader range of topics and be more interesting..\nhope this helps - if not flip a coin! lol, only joking!! you should try and speak to ex-students or tutors about the courses so you can make an informed decision x
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Because I'm from a Commonwealth country and my country applying English Law rather than American Law, I recommend you to consider UK as your first choice. The recent top law school is University of Kentucky, College of Law but the legendary college for its continous excellent will be King's College, University or London. But, if you're intended to pursue your Master in US, Harvard University is the best.
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Law school is not always 3 years it can take up to five years. I worked for my dad that was a lawyer till his passing and now im on the road to becomming one. You have to beilive in yourself and ask yourself are you doing this for yourself or the community?; Are you doing this for money or probono.."you are a more successful lawyer if you want to help" I think to myself to know that I am doing this to help people...tells me my own answer...cons are the stressful invoronment...some people crave off of stress and some can't handle it. If you have delt with stressful situations in the past look back on that and see how you took charge...It is a lot of reading and studying to do..if you think you can do it...people will be with you along the way as long as you are happy...you can always try. More information at the following website
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If you can hack law school (and I always give Sabe fans the benefit of the doubt), chemistry can be quite a help to you.  For one thing, you'd be surprised how much more the study of science provides a person with the methodical thinking required in law school as opposed to the fuzzy thinking of many who have neglected such studies.  The field of patent law could have a lot of possibility for you: there is always a huge demand, and a person has to have a science degree to do an important part of the patent field.  (I don't want to swamp you with details.)  Basically, you would have a unique ability to describe chemical compounds or processes in the very particular language required to secure patents on them.  Don't rush into law school, though.  It can give some people a hard time, even if they're very smart.  You have to really want to do it to get through, do the bar exams, and keep up with the educational requirements that continue as long as you practice.  If you're up for it, though, your chemistry degree could serve you well.
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Get a mosby study guide.  It has great information.  When I studied for my nationals, I zerox several copies of the questions and answered them over and over.  Don't you hate it though when several of the answers are true, but you have to pick the best one?  Good luck to you.
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Why do you want to know? If you want to employ one to do it don't it is worthwhile getting a proper lawyer. If you are a paralegal and want to find out where you can work without lawyer supervision just go get a law degree
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You probably can't apply to those schools without having an LSAT score already in place. I couldn't apply to the law school that I am currently attending without having taken the LSAT before applying.
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Janice, not only one nationality uses this yahoo question/answers. So you have to give more info about your country, city etc. How can a student from another country help you?\n\nPlease accommodate us with more details. we will see whether we can help.
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I haven't heard anything about that particular school, it would be best to get the opinions of attorneys and judges in the area.\n\nHowever, I would not recommend that you go to a non-ABA approved school.  You will not be able to practice outside of your home state, you will make less money, and it will be much harder to get a job.  If you are going to spend 3 years in law school, you want to be able to do something with your degree once you get out.  Think carefully about what you want to do as a lawyer - make sure that a degree from that school is going to get you where you want.\n\n*edit*\nI looked up the school - it is an online school?  Let me tell you, as a law student from a reputable school in LA (Loyola Law - Johnny Cochran was an alumn), if you get your degree from there, it won't be seen with any respect.  When you go to law school, you learn to think like a lawyer, and your in class experience is what teaches you how to approach the law.  If you take courses online, it will be much harder for you to pass the bar (if you are even allowed to sit for it) and it will be basically a waste of time.  If you want to go into a legal career, and traditional law school isn't an option for you, think about becoming a paralegal - you can probably find a program near you at a university.  With an online legal degree, you aren't going to be able to get a job that pays much more than if you were a paralegal.\n\nHowever, if law school is your dream, you should work hard and apply - there is a wide range of ABA approved schools across the country that take many levels of students.  Take a look at my other answers in my profile - I have answered many questions about the law school application process.  Try to go the traditional way... you will probably be wasting time and money with an online degree.
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Sounds like you're referring to a criminal lawyer.  You'd need a strong English background to hone your communication skills, plus social sciences and anything to do with crime or the law.  Universities with a pre-law program have a curriculum that will guide you better than anything.
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I am very sorry to burst your bubble, but it takes a lot of brains and determination to get through law school. First you absolutely must have a firm grasp of the English language, and even with a spell checker your question is full of errors. If you don't do well in school, why would you want to sign on for 7 or more years of it? \nTo attain a law degree, first you must earn a Bachelor Degree. Then you have to test into law school and go through three harrowing years. Then you have to prove your competency by passing a bar exam.\nIf you like the idea of working in law, maybe you should look into other options within the field. If you're just interested in the money, you can find money in a more reachable field. \nTry to give yourself an honest assessment. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Chose options that fit with those strengths and weaknesses and be happy. Now that's zen. :)
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Law school teaches you more than just "the law," it teaches you how to think like a lawyer.  Legal professions approach problems systematically, and in a way that many people are not used to thinking.  The legal reasoning begins with a rule, then an application to the facts that leads to a conclusion, while people who are not lawyers tend to come to a conclusion, then find facts that support it.\n\nEven though the law changes constantly, you must learn how to research and understand the law.  This is only done through guidance and practice.  Although one can tell what a law is from a statute, a lawyer can find case law to see how the court interpreted it, and find history that may shed light on how it may be applied in the future.  And it takes skills learned over a period of time to learn how to extract the law from a case, or to even find a relevant case.\n\nYou learn research skills, crtitical thinking skills, and ethical standards at law school, along with the fundamentals of major topic areas.  You learn black letter law that will be tested on the bar exam.  You need to attend law school to learn the techniques needed to research law for your client, learn how to write in a legal form, and how to practice ethically.  None of these things can be gained from merely memorizing the law.\n\nIf you are planning to practice law as a career, these are the skills you will need.  For more info on law schools and how to apply, visit http://www.LSAC.org .
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"Which is best? " is a personal question; it can only be answered in terms of which is best *for you*.  There is no one criterion or set of criteria with which to measure law schools.  Academics do not agree on any one list.\n\nSome considerations for you to determine which is best for you:\n\n1)  Where do you intend to practice law?  \nIn a country with a British law tradition, you may want to study in a school located in one of the British Commonwealth countries.  Although America has numerous excellent law schools, you should know that the American legal tradition, while it shares richly in the Anglo-Saxon legal tradition, differs significantly from it in many respects.  Constitutional law, procedure, rules of evidence, and criminal law are areas that come immediately to mind.  \n\nAnd within American schools, there is significant difference regarding, for example, East Coast v. West Coast and Southern schools.  Southern and Western schools generally come from a "community property" tradition which does not apply in other states.  Louisiana, with its background of French Napleonic law, is a unique case.  And, of course, California law differs in significant ways from that in many states.  And the laws of Texas, for example its real property law which includes unique provisions for oil and gas assets found under the land, differs from that of other states.  And its state bar exam tests on these uniquely Texan matters.  No doubt you would want to be aware of these matters as you consider your choice of schools.\n\nOn the other hand, law school prepares you to perform legal research, formulate and write opinions on legal matters, and choose and represent clients.  Those professional skills are transferable to any legal environment.  Some individuals trained in, say, Scotland, may practice for a time in California.\n\nAs commercial, political, and other transactions become ever more global in nature, transcending national boundaries, having training and multiple legal systems, and in comparative and international law, has increasing value and applicability.\n\n2)  What sort of educational environment is best for you?\n\nLarge law schools can offer larger libraries and a larger selection of elective courses and perhaps specializations and certifications in specialities as well.  Large schools can also offer amphitheater-size classes and be more impersonal while also being very competitive.\n\nSmall schools can offer a more personal experience with more interaction between students and faculty.  Small classes and more individual attention can be important to students as they find their way through the wide and complex universe of legal study.  These same schools may have relatively small law libraries, and fewer opportunities for legal internships and experience.\n\nNo on size is best for everyone.  You must decide on the factors that are important for you.  \n\n3)  Do you know already which speciality within law you intnd to pursue?  If so, then you will want to give special consideration to schools that offer several courses, or perhaps a certificate, in that speciality.  For example:\n\nMaritime or Admiralty Law\nIntellectual property or patent law\n"High Tech" law of telecommunications and technology\nThe Law of entertainment or of sports\n(Millions of dollars have been made by individual attorneys representing and acting as agents for Hollywood actors and American sports stars.)\n\nThese are only a few considerations.  No doubt others, and you youreself, can think of additional factors that may be important for you.\n\nBest of Luck\n\nMark / California\nps: I'm going through the law school application process myself right now.  But my situation is quite different from yours and my selection is limited.  But I am confident I will do well, pass the rigorous California bar exam, and enjoy the opportunity to contribute to my community.
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hi! me again, different universities and tech schools require different classes in their particular curriculum. most will require understanding the processes of the police, the courts and corrections. in addition, you will probably take forensic courses, evidence courses, investigation courses and basic law courses. then if you continue for a masters, you will be taking more advanced research classes ans so on...any help, let me know, i put my email address on the other one, but here it is again. kuhner_us@yahoo.com
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Well, if you plan to move to America you should first decide what city or look at a few and go to their police stations and ask them what they recommend as being the best law school. But yeah, definitely talk with some officers. They won't mind at all.