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What parts of becoming an attorney or entering law school are most commonly misunderstood by students before they start and what reality check would you give someone who is seriously considering that path #Spring26?

I am currently majoring in Criminal Justice with minors in Forensic Science and
Psychology. I am also on a pre-law track. I am in school to build a strong understanding of crime, the justice system, and human behavior. After completing my degree, I will be attending law school.

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Cecilia Alondra’s Answer

Hello, Raisha!
Cecilia from Mexico here, as Zakari said: is absolutely not like on TV and not that glamorous and one of the most common misconceptions is: “If you are good or like to arguing, you should be a lawyer”, it helps, but it isn’t just like that. There’s a loooot to read, analyze and write and be a good listener and pay attention to details. I used to work as detective in the prosecutor’s office of my State and let me tell you (besides, remember I’m from Mexico) it wasn’t that easy like in those CSI shows either. Whatever track you follow, please, please don’t forget to be an empath and always remember to protect and serve citizens.
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Roger’s Answer

I'm repeating what's already been said, but forget what you see on TV. Most of what most lawyers do day in, day out is not glamorous or even entertaining - it would be boring to watch, but given your interests, it'll be interesting to you and that's what matters.
A lot of my law school classmates basically lived in the law library. They reserved a carel - a desk with partitions on three sides - and did all of their studying there. It's quiet, there's other people around and you can help each other; and law school is all about learning from and helping your classmates learn each subject on top of just reading your casebooks.
A good book for you would be Law School Confidential by Robert Miller and/or What Every Law Student Really Needs to Know by Tracey George and Suzanna Sherry. Those books deal with exactly the kind of things it sounds like you're curious about. Good Luck!
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Zakari’s Answer

Hey Raiisha! Great question. One of the biggest misconceptions is that law school looks anything like what you see on TV. It’s a lot of reading and writing than courtroom drama, and most lawyers rarely see a courtroom regularly. A lot of students also think they need a "pre-law" major, but any major works as long as your GPA is solid. The reality is the LSAT is tough so start preparing early, and law school is expensive, so research your debt-to-salary ratio before committing. Networking matters just as much as your grades, and most importantly be honest with yourself about *why* you want it. If after all that it still excites you, then this is the career for you.
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