Can someone tell me about law school?
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I am almost finished with it.  It is very challenging and stressful.  I spend about 10 hours a day working on school related work.  If it is something that you really want to do, I would highly recommend it however.  There are many things you can do with a law degree and it will train you to think at a higher level.  If you want to learn more about law school(s), I would recommend going to wwww.lsac.org.  That site also has links to law school forums.  Good luck!
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Here is a list of law schools, then maybe look up each one that interests you individually:  http://www.law.warwick.ac.uk/lcc/lawschools.html
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When I was in Law School, we had a Law Library that was full of law type books that you could read to learn about law. My suggestion would be to ask this question to a reference librarian at your local law library.
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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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Learning to spell helps.\nCheck the school websites for requirements.\nAll of them are good schools, but you should go to the school that's the best match for you.  Yale Law School is the best in the United States, though.
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Law is NOT for you.  It's 4 years of undergrad then law school then the bar exams.  After that, most of the next 5 to 10 years is doing research for your law firm or company.  If you don't have the fire, you will get burned yourself.\n\nI suggest that you take a (gasp) liberal arts track for the first two years and explore what sparks your imagination.
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As far as I know, every ABA approved law school requires the LSAT.  And if you really want to be a successful attorney, you need to go to an ABA approved school.  You should really spend some time studying the LSAT and doing some practice tests before you give up.  If you find any school that accepts students without an LSAT (which will be tough) chances are their employment rates and salaries are very low.  Do yourself a favor and study hard to get into an ABA approved school.  You can take an LSAT prep course at Kaplan, and if you don't improve you can take the course again, or even get a refund in some cases.\n\nIf you are serious about becoming a lawyer, you need to be serious about going to a school that will get you a job.  You don't want to spend three years and thousands of dollars to study law and not be able to get a job!!
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try a law school library.
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I am pre-law as well and I am majoring in English, with a minor in History (because that interests me). I plan on becoming a probate attorney and I know that a political science, although popular for pre-law students, is not really looked upon as a wonderful choice. English is a great major to have in my eyes due to the simple fact that you are doing a massive amount of reading, writing and analyzing; all of which you are going to have an abundance of in law school.\n\nAt this point, there is no real needed emphasis on becoming the type of attorney that you want to be. That will come when you are in law school. Yes, you will have required courses, but you will still have a certain level of "electives" where you can take classes that have emphasis on tort law.\n\nGood luck to you and all of your future studies.
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There is no specific major required for those wishing to attend law school.  My sister just graduated from law school and she majored in economics.  I'd recommend participating in activities that might appeal to any law schools that you apply to, such as joining the debate team or finding out if there is a pre-law fraternity or club that you can join.  Also, it would be a good idea to get a job or volunteer at a law firm or other organization that provides legal services.  This will give you an idea of what it's actually like to work as a lawyer, and it will also give you the opportunity to make valuable contacts within the legal community.  But the best advice I can give you would be to speak with a pre-law advisor if your school has one.  They'd be the most qualified to answer your questions.
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Any course of study will be okay, but an emphasis in logic and writing is best. I am a second year law student who majored in English and History, and by far, being a good writer has helped me thus far. Your ability to reason is something that is essential for law school success, so if you enjoy word games and different logic games, you will "like" reading and analyzing the cases. :o)
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In the U.S., most law schools will tell you that you need a four-year degree from an accredited college or university, then most states require a juris doctor from an accredited law school before taking the bar exam. Law School is usually three years, but there are four year part-time programs as well. Each state's requirements are different.\n\nGo to college and get a degree in an field that interests you. Don't do Poli-Sci or Criminal Justice just because you want to be a lawyer, unless that is what you are really interested in. Then decide where you want to practice and determine what the requirements are for that area. Go to a law school that meets the requirements for the area, but choose the school that meets your needs. Harvard will get you a great paying job when you graduate, but most of us couldn't get in, state schools are generally pretty good, will get you average jobs and won't cost a fortune.\n\nCheck out the source link, it is the best source of info on law school.\n\nGood luck!
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Well a good law school would be the Dickinson school of law in carlisle, pa its actually penn states law school but is on dickinson colleges campus so shares the Dickinson name.  Law schools do have specialties, just as practicing lawyers do. These range from environmental law to corporate law and more
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In order of importance, law schools care most about your LSAT scores, then your college GPA. Being a minority does not factor in - honestly, it's just a numbers game.\n\nTop tier law schools probably won't consider you unless you get your GPA above a 3.5 and have a GREAT LSAT score.\n\nLuckily, you have plenty of time to improve your grades, but take your junior and senior year very seriously because law schools really care about your grades.
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Washington University has a highly ranked law school -- top 20 every year in the U.S. News & World Report survey of Law Schools.  This is the highest in the midwest outside of the University of Chicago.  \n\nBut, it's a full university with degrees ranging from B.A. to Ph.D.  It's considered a world class university with top programs in many areas.
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in the end the good law school will help out significantly. i'd try to visit as often as you can but don't pass up the law school. it'll help all of you out in the future because the good law school will make him a more sought out lawyer if thats what he's gonna become. visit as often as you can it'll work out.
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TOP 100 LAW SCHOOLS IN USA\n\nhttp://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/law/brief/lawrank_brief.php\n\nMUSIC SCHOOLS IN USA\n\nhttp://www.musicalonline.com/musicschools/ca.htm