Is there any law students here that can tell me about the challenge or shall  I say challenges you face in 1L?
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I 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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If you have the patience read this:\n\nhttp://www.llmc.com/civil_law_3.htm
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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.
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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 have taken many on-line courses.  they are great if you have a very un-traditional schedule and want to study, write papers, or finish a test at 3am, but they lack in the social aspect of school.  law is NOT something you want to try and do on-line since most of the legal profession involves the relationships with people more than the "legal" aspects of it.  of course, if you just want to be a legal aide, or research junkie, then it doesn't matter if you can relate to people as long as you can find the "golden ticket" or loophole in the law that is needed to prosecute or defend a company or person
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u can read \nu can purchase book through library or the Internet and try to read more about the different fields of law \nit will take a time from u but it deserve
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I am a lawyer.  The pros are that there are many areas of law (environmental, criminal, litigation, banking, etc.) and that the law degree opens many doors.  If you like to write, most lawyers write all day long and read lengthy legal documents.  You will earn a good salary.  But, it is a hard life.\n\nBefore I became a lawyer and even through law school, it was unclear as to what the actual practice is like.  I would suggest sitting in on a lawyer's typical day and asking yourself whether you would enjoy it.  \n\nMy typical day involves huge files of documents containing various court motions (motions to dismiss, motion for summary judgment, motion for extension of time, etc.).  Often, my job is to write a response or initiate a new legal argument.  You have to perform extensive research on old cases (precedent) and law so that you have a basis upon which to argue.  I sit at my desk for long hours, typing at a computer.  I have to bill each task I perform --  documented in 6 minute increments!  The pressure is intense, multiple cases must be handled deadlines monitored, and you have to keep a mental focus on material that is very dull.  Many days involve using various procedural rules and civil procedure.\n\nFollow up response:\n\nActually, being a lawyer will not really give you an ego boost.  Law school, in itself, deflates your self assessment of intelligence when you are publically slammed by an aggressive law professor.  Moreover, when writing legal documents, the intellect often is drowned in pure boilerplate and lack of innovation.  The part that makes me feel intelligent is working to create a new argument that is not typically proffered to a court but is, nonetheless, successful.
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Take English courses every semester without skipping any\n\nJOIN THE DEBATE CLUB -- legal argument is very similar to formal debate\n\nTake chemistry and physics (much modern law has to do with technology and the results of experiments -- you have to be comfortable with the lab bench and scientific method for these situations)\n\nMath (especially algebra and geometry)\n\nHistory
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Have you tryed law.com It helps me in my law class.
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also try www.westlaw.com\ngo to the law library.....they could help you cite the case to make it easier!
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Going to university to do law degree or if you already have a degree then a conversion course.\n\nLike someone else said, there's no real point in a level law unless you are interested in law but don't want to do it as a career.  Some university law courses even prefer people not to have the A level.
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Cambridge has highest ranking in law at undergrad, as you can see with link. However, if you wish to do LLM, Oxford's equivalent the BCL (if coming from common law jurisdiction) or MJUR (if coming from civil law jurisdiction) has better reputation. \n\nCambridge doesn't use tutorial system of teaching in its LLM, whereas Oxford does: this involves small group teaching, i.e. it could be one on one, up to 4 on one: you would likely have 4 tutorials per subject & do 4 subjects. This can be pretty effective means of teaching if you come prepared for each tutorial. Both have tutorial system at undergrad.\n\nThe range of subjects you would expect to do will depend on the course. Their websites will give all the details on that. I believe, undergrad will involve you doing certain core subjects with more choices in your final year.
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It depends on your interest....\nIn MCA jobs there is cut throat competition and in law there is too mch struggle if you are into criminal law.\n\nTell me in which stream have you done law..
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I am a law student, so when I get my JD and pass the bar exam, I expect to be successful and eventually make loads of money. Well, at least enough to pay off the massive amount of loans! lol I would not go through law school otherwise: it sucks 90% of the time! :o) My fellow law school students and attorneys know what I mean.
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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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Wow, that's a tough one, see a "good" lawyer, always be honest or it will catch up with you in the end & get as much support as you can, true love conkers all!