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Will graduate school be like undergrad where I'm going to school and working on the side, or will it be more like I'm starting my career and finishing school to become a lawyer? #prelaw #law-school

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Mary’s Answer

I went to law school at night and worked the entire time. I do not recommend it. I left after the first year due to the rigor of the program plus financial constraints. If you are going to law school, do so if, and only if, you have time to make that your sole concern/focus. It's a completely different experience and work load from undergrad. Not even close to the same and everyone you are competing with will have been 4.0, straight A, over achievers too. Unlike in undergrad studies where you have projects and grades throughout your courses, law schools mostly operate on the socratic method and a single written essay exam at the end of each course whose grade determines your entire course grade for the year. You can even have the right answer and still fail because the grades aren't about right/wrong but about who has written the best answer, which is subjective. Good luck!
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Kim’s Answer

Samantha,


I'm confused! Are you going to go to grad school before law school? Or, are you talking about law school? Normally people go straight to law school after undergrad. This is not to say that some people don't go to grad school, but, that is an extra expense! The term "grad school" is not usually used when referring to law school.


Anyway, yes, lots of people in grad school work, many, of them work full time and do grad school on the side. This is with the exception of those going straight to grad school from undergrad, many of whom have not started their professional careers. Depending on the major, I highly recommend working in the professional world first before grad school, so you can decide if your major is right for you. It also deepens your understanding of the grad school material.


Law school is different. Many of them do not allow you to work during your first year. You will be doing a lot of reading, research, studying, and writing. A LOT.


Hope this helps!

Kim
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