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How do you pick what branch of law to go into?
I'm undergraduate right now and trying to decide what branch of law would suit me best, how did you choose?
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Suzanne’s Answer
Hi Keira, I think go with an area of law that you are genuinely interested in or passionate about i.e. human rights or environmental law. :)
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Keshur’s Answer
Criminal. Arbitration as well as contract law and family law. Focus on company law
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Terri’s Answer
Hi, Keira,
In law school, you'll have many chances to figure out what kind of law you want to practice. In your first year, you'll take different courses, and you can go deeper into those subjects in your second and third years. This will help you see which areas you like the most. As you continue, you'll get to intern in various types of law practices—make sure to take these opportunities! Even if you don't enjoy one experience, you'll learn what might be rewarding for you. You'll also meet many legal professionals, like your professors, lawyers, and judges. Talk to them and ask about their work. This will help you decide which areas and types of law you might enjoy the most.
Good luck!
In law school, you'll have many chances to figure out what kind of law you want to practice. In your first year, you'll take different courses, and you can go deeper into those subjects in your second and third years. This will help you see which areas you like the most. As you continue, you'll get to intern in various types of law practices—make sure to take these opportunities! Even if you don't enjoy one experience, you'll learn what might be rewarding for you. You'll also meet many legal professionals, like your professors, lawyers, and judges. Talk to them and ask about their work. This will help you decide which areas and types of law you might enjoy the most.
Good luck!
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Atul’s Answer
I'm not a lawyer, but I can offer some general advice. Once you finish your undergraduate degree, or even before, aim to take the LSAT exam and aim for a high score. Set a clear goal for the score you want to achieve.
Where you earn your law degree can make a difference, especially if it's from a prestigious school like Harvard compared to a state school. Top law firms often hire from the top 14 schools, such as Yale, Harvard, Columbia, NYU, Stanford, and Penn. Strive for an LSAT score of 170 or higher to increase your chances of getting into these top law schools.
Remember, after you earn your law degree, you might start as a law clerk for a judge or senior lawyers. This could involve long hours, sometimes 12-18 hours a day, doing important preparatory work. However, with a good mentor, you'll thrive and learn a lot.
Fields like corporate law, especially mergers and acquisitions, can be very rewarding. While criminal law has fewer high-profile figures, it can still be fulfilling. Keep your grades and LSAT scores above average, and opportunities will come your way. Stay focused and keep pushing forward!
Where you earn your law degree can make a difference, especially if it's from a prestigious school like Harvard compared to a state school. Top law firms often hire from the top 14 schools, such as Yale, Harvard, Columbia, NYU, Stanford, and Penn. Strive for an LSAT score of 170 or higher to increase your chances of getting into these top law schools.
Remember, after you earn your law degree, you might start as a law clerk for a judge or senior lawyers. This could involve long hours, sometimes 12-18 hours a day, doing important preparatory work. However, with a good mentor, you'll thrive and learn a lot.
Fields like corporate law, especially mergers and acquisitions, can be very rewarding. While criminal law has fewer high-profile figures, it can still be fulfilling. Keep your grades and LSAT scores above average, and opportunities will come your way. Stay focused and keep pushing forward!