How is life of a student going to law school most like? Has anyone been to law school? Please share?
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It keeps you busy, but it is actually a lot of fun as well.  We find plenty of time to study and play.  And it goes by very quickly... I am starting to prepare for finals of my first year, and it feels like I just started.  There is lots of reading, you have to write a few papers, but you get used to it.\n\nI posted this answer in reply to a similar question:\n\nI am a 1L, and it is not as bad as I thought. It depends on how challenging your school is. Yes, there is lots of reading, and professors that call on you with the Socratic method, but you get used to it. The hardest thing is just time management.\n\nOn the other hand it is lots of fun. Most schools will have sections with the same group in all the same classes. It's a lot like high school - you get to know your classmates really well, there's plenty of gossip and dating, and you feel like you have so much to learn. \n\nBut law school is really about training your brain to think like a lawyer - listen to the type of questions your professor asks, and you will be following the same lines of thinking in your exams. You will also learn how to research.\n\nYou can take a law school prep course from BarBri for a crash course in briefing and exam techniques, but many schools will also have workshops on this in the beginning of the year.\n\nThe best thing to do is work hard, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. Most schools work on mandatory curves, so even if everyone does really well, they are forced to give out a certain amount of As, Bs and Cs. It can be dissapointing from going from straight As to a B or C average, because you are now among a much more competitive group.\n\nNo matter how difficult it gets, its a lot of fun. My section is like a big family, we are constantly getting together out of class to hang out, and we help each other out when we need it. Some schools are very cut-throat, so check out the schools, talk to the students, and see if you would like it there. Going to the best school for you is the best way to ensure a great first year.
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Sure! When I was in law school, one of my favorite fellow students was over 60!  Passed the bar exam on the first try, too!
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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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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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None, really.  Law school is a graduate-level school, so that means you have to go through a four-year university first.  Thus, no law school is going to look at your highschool transcript.  That said, you'll probably want to take as many A.P courses as you can in a variety of fields (A.P European History and A.P English Literature are great at sharpening your critical thinking skills).  That way, you can apply to better undergraduate colleges (and be better prepared for them) so that you can eventually move on to better law schools.  Regards.
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Couple of things:  1)  If you have the inclination, desire, motivation, work ethic and determination to go to law school then by God do it!  Law school is very, very hard.  If you have serious aspirations of attending then don't let anything like this stand in your way.  Even if you weren't allowed to get a license to practice law, the degree opens up many, many doors.  It is probably the most versatile and profitable degree available in America today.  A law degree can launch your career in one of any of a thousand directions.  You don't HAVE TO become a lawyer to take advantage of the degree.\n\n2)  The relony robbery conviction could hamper your chances.  However, if that is the only thing on your record and you've been clean since, then tenacity and the will to succeed will get you into our profession.  Don't let this hold you back.
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I've considered a career in law as well and tried to do as much research as possible.  What I found is, literally, 90% of the lawyers I've interviewed are unhappy with their lives.  The other 10% were merely ok with their decision.  Considering these are close friends or friends of friends, it's very telling about the profession.\n\nThe major reason for their answers are usually the long hours.  Working for law firms tend to be worse than the corporate environment, but it isn't saying much about corporations either.  I met up with a friend who was a corporate lawyer and noticed how hard rock was absolutely blasting out of his car.  When asked why it was so loud, he responded in a serious tone, "Man, I gotta drown out the $!%@# from work".\n\nI suggest you try to find some friends or friends of friends who are lawyers and asking for a completely candid Q & A session with them.  You'll learn the most from that than anything else.
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You have to find out the specific requirements for your desired law school.  Expect: a 4-year degree with a good grade point average, a good score on the LSAT, and alot of money for tuition.\n\nBest wishes
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I am not a law student, lawyer, or anything to do with the legal profession.  I will approach this answer with my own life experience.\n\nFOLLOW YOUR DREAM.\n\nRegardless of what it is, doing what you most dream of doing will give you the greatest incentive, the greatest drive, the ability to get up each day eager to go to work.  You will work 12-15 hours a day and still hunger for more.  This is where your financial success will come from.  But more than that, your soul will be fed as you do the things you feel you were born to do.\n\nI worked for 26 years in a place that made me ill thinking of it.  I hated it.  I didn't like what I did, the people I associated with. \n\nFinally, I quit and went back to school to pursue my dream - music.  I may never be a world-famous soprano, but because of what and who I am, I will never tire of the field.  I wlll always be able to teach, and there will always be opportunities for me to perform.  My willingness to tackle a new challenge in my field will always keep me fresh and envigorated - and young.\n\nDo what your heart tells you to do.  Don't let others talk you out of it, and DON'T make money your primary goal.  The money will come as you do what you like, and you will enjoy life so very much more.
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As a qualified lawyer, I would say that law is the most interesting of all studies one could undertake. It is vital in every aspect of one's life and in fact, what surprises me is that it's not a compulsory subject in schools. After all, every area of our life is governed by laws from the day we are born till the day we die - why would we not learn about it in our formal education?
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Law School..its take 4 years i'm in classes for it now..Good luck!!
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I am a law student, and I recall doing a lot of research on different law schools. As the other users have already stated, there are no ABA law schools that have an on-line course of study. The only alternative some law schools offer is a part-time evening program. Remember that law schools stress and emphasize the Socratic method of teaching, so classroom time is essential. :o)
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The "best" college for you is the one that best suits your specific, individual needs and preferences.  How do you know which college is the best?\n\nKeep in mind that the "best college" or "best university" for you is one that will maximize your learning potential and knowledge. When deciding which institutions you should apply to, create your own student-centered ranking system. In your personal college ranking system, account for your educational goals and career objectives; the college’s entrance requirements, degree and course offerings, and reputation in the field in which you will earn a degree; transferability of credit; your learning style and preferences; the college’s teacher-student ratios; the campus location, environment and housing options; the availability of student support services on campus (medical services, tutoring, wellness programs); and, finally, the cost (after financial aid is applied). \n\nIn the end, what's going to matter is whether (a) you actually have or will have a degree at the point of admissions to law school and (b) how you rated in the admissions pool.   The issue of  WHERE you earned your undergraduate degree will only be important  IF you intent to pursue a law degree from the same school where you earned your undergraduate degree.\n\nBest of luck!
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I learned how to go through large amounts of information/reading in a short amount of time and not just go through it but summarize it and get to the essence/core of it. Specifically, my AP History teachers were VERY hard and assigned TONS of reading but this was extremely good preparation for law school. Not only do I think that it's good for law school but for any undergraduate level of  education and for any career one ends up pursuing. Good luck and good question!
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Many are easy to get into.  Law schools often accept hundreds of people into each class who have no ability to succeed in school.  This is because they want the first year tuition payments.  It is a scam.  Check it out by seeing how big the entering class is and compare it to the graduating classes three years later.  10-20% attrition is OK.  More than 20% is questionable.  30% or higher is a scam!
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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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What and where you study in undergrad is not as important in getting into law school as you may think.  Go to a good university that you like and do your best.  When you apply, they do look at your GPA relative to the school (for example, a lower GPA at UCLA will be just as acceptable as a higher GPA at Cal State LA).  And if you do well at a higher ranked undergrad, it looks great.  Just make sure you are happy with your undergraduate school and major, because in four years you may not even want to go to law school.\n\nBasically, find a school in CO that you like and has a good reputation, where you think you will be happy.  Then do your best and enjoy yourself.  Don't worry too much about that law school admission committee for at least 2 more years.