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How do I make important pre-law connections while I am undergrad student?

After college, I am hoping to attend law school with a goal of pursuing a career in criminal justice.

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Atiya’s Answer

Hello, Jeffrey It's admirable that you considered establishing a connection while in law school. First of all, building relationships is crucial if you intend to pursue a career in litigation for a variety of reasons, such as obtaining clients.

Atiya recommends the following next steps:

You can apply to the workshops for pre law students
You can also find connections in linkdin
You can check various lawyers that belongs to your city in google
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David’s Answer

If your plan is to enter a law enforcement career, a law degree is a bit overkill. A degree in criminal justice, criminology, homeland security, etc would likely better prepare you for the day-to-day operations you'll do. Much of law school is focused on civil law, which is something law enforcement generally does not deal with; the exception would be process servers (Sheriff's Office, Constables Office, etc). A law degree usually requires 7-8 years of school, and it's unlikely you will receive any education incentive beyond a BA/BS degree.

If you wish to be a lawyer or work for a prosecutor's office, then the law degree is an excellent idea.
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