I took  the LSAT twice several years ago and did awful, how can i get into law school?
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If you want to be a lawyer, the LSAT is an obstacle you have to overcome. (After law school, you will have to pass the state bar exam to practice law, and that will be even worse.)\n\nSo either you have to manage the pass the LSAT or you need to develop a new dream.\n\nTo pass the LSAT, you will need to find the best possible prep course (do a lot of research, ask for recommendations, and don't take the same course you did before) and you will have to fully invest yourself, in a do-or-die kind of way.\n\nBut the truth is, you may not be cut out to be a lawyer. There are worse fates than not being a lawyer. (In fact, lawyers are among the most hated professions in this country.)\n\nYou need to decide how much you want to be a lawyer. Is law your passion? Have you worked as a paralegal to see if you really like this field? If you are sure that the law is your calling and you apply yourself diligently, you probably can find a way to do well enough on the LSAT to get into some law school. I would advise aiming for a state college, not Harvard Law School. In addition to the LSAT, you will need personal references and you will need to convince the law school that you would make a good lawyer. This is much harder than getting into college was. I wish you luck in your endeavor.
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I don't have a copy of mine on hand, but it got me in to saint louis university school of law. I would suggest listing what you have accomplished and what your goals are. Mention your grades, your excitement for learning and list reasons why you are interested in practicing law, etc.\nTruth is, your LSAT score probably has more to do with whether or not you will get in than your personal statement does. I mean, your personal statement needs to be good, but it is not really that determinative of whether you will get in or not. I wish i could be of more help. Good luck.\n\nBy the way, make sure you really, really want to be a lawyer before going to law school. It is incredibly stressful and challenging and you must have true dedication in order to succeed there. It will take up a lot of your time and money so be sure that you are willing to give it your all. \n\nIf you have any more questions regarding law school, just post them on here and I'll do my best to answer them.
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Change attorneys???\n\nBut it took me 9 years after my injury to ever recieve any money i a contested case.\n\nI lost my house, could not get all the needed medical care and ended up going bankrupt.
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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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They probably aren't answering because it is easy for you to find out on your own.  Go to some Law School web sites to find all of this information.  Check out US News & World Reports for a list of Law Schools and their rankings.\n\n1.  law school takes three years (in the US)\n\n2.  Yes, you can get in with a 3.0 gpa (though probably not to the very best schools).  I imagine you can get into a good one if your LSATs are high and you went to a decent undergraduate school.\n\n3.  Costs vary -- State schools are less expensive if you are a resident.  The top schools are probably over $30K per year.  Visit the school's web site to find out more.\n\n4.  At most schools you probably do not have to know a foreign language.
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They will usually turn you down the 1st time.\n\nTime to get a lawyer.  I am sure there is one in your town that has a free consultation and you won't have to pay until you get your 1st check.  Most firms take on a certain number of pro bono cases per year also.  Doesn't hurt to ask.  Get the phone book and be persistant.  They are hoping that you give up. \n\nGood luck, keep trucking!
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You should absolutely re-take the LSAT. Consider doing it in February, before the LSAT change (unless you're very strong in comparative reading), and preparing for the LSAT over holiday/winter break. I'm sorry to hear you didn't benefit from your prep class. I teach for Kaplan, and every once in a while, I do get an ex-PR student in my class. Most of them end up ranting to me about their wasted tuition, right after they thank Kaplan for their scores. Try us - if your score doesn't improve, you'll get your money back!\n\nFinally, there are quite a few schools that don't require high LSAT scores. They are not famous or prestigious, and graduates usually have a harder time finding a first job, but a J.D. is a J.D., whether it comes from Stanford or Monteray school of Law.  \n\nIf you can pull a 3.5 with a triple major, you can do better than a 140 on the LSAT. Take the time to study and take it again.\n\nLighty\nMaster teacher\nSan Jose Kaplan
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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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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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You need to take the LSAT get accepted to a Law School.  Three years later if you graduate you can take the bar exam for your state if it has a bar exam and then you can make just enough to pay off your loans for the next five years.  "Law General" is what most states have but some do offer a legal "specialization".  The best type of law is the type that you are best at or enjoy the most.  My wife does Real Estate because she enjoys it and is good at it.  I do Civil Rights because I enjoy it and am good at it.  It is a personal choice for you to make.\n\nIn Liberty,\nEric H. Smith
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you shouldn't get a law degree online. actually go to a university...like havard
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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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You made a good effort posting your problem on here.  I'm sure any law firm would be happy to have you on board--start sending your resume to various law firms.\n\nMake sure you have your first grade teacher, Mrs. Hillard, proofread your resume before you send it off.\n\nI think you will do fine.
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you need to complete school and write an entrance exam for admission to law school and then four years of study in the law college make you a lawyer.
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Law school is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life.  And I have a child that I birthed naturally.\n\nAnd after law school is the Bar exam.  Some states fail a higher percentage than they pass.\n\nIf you don't like to read, forget about it.\n\nOh, and unless that bs you're good at means Bachelor of Science, you might need a degree first.
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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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First of all, study and get the best grades possible.  Then apply to the best school you can get into, Ivy league being the best - but very expensive.  Again study, study, study.  The better the grades, the more companies will want to hire you.  \n\nAvoid any legal issues from now on.  Don't get arrested or in trouble for anything.  This could cause issues in your future.  Would you hire a lawyer with a criminal background?\n\nIt is very competitive field and remember, there are more lawyers in law school than the number practicing.