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Irene
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Which subjects can I choose in high school that links to law
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Mark Morgan
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Hi Irene!
Every subject is a benefit! You'll want to take classes that emphasized organized research and writing skills. Specifically persuasive writing. Lawyers have to be very good communicators! You'll want to take subjects that build vocabulary. You'll want to take sociology, political science, psychology and history. And research shows that science and math classes sharpen analytical thinking.
I hope this helps!
Mark
Every subject is a benefit! You'll want to take classes that emphasized organized research and writing skills. Specifically persuasive writing. Lawyers have to be very good communicators! You'll want to take subjects that build vocabulary. You'll want to take sociology, political science, psychology and history. And research shows that science and math classes sharpen analytical thinking.
I hope this helps!
Mark
Job Hall
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I would advise joining the debate team first. You want to build strong reasoning and communication skills, verbally and in writing. Advanced writing classes in logic or reasoning would also be helpful.
Valerie F
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Hi!
My boyfriend is currently a lawyer, and he found personal finance really helpful for high school as well as any political science classes. As an extracurricular joining the debate team may be beneficial or an acting class to make sure you are comfortable speaking in front of others.
Best of luck!
My boyfriend is currently a lawyer, and he found personal finance really helpful for high school as well as any political science classes. As an extracurricular joining the debate team may be beneficial or an acting class to make sure you are comfortable speaking in front of others.
Best of luck!
Gregg Tiven
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Hi Ilene,
I would recommend writing classes. Especially ones that require you to make an argument. Much of law school is reading and understanding judicial opinions (case law) and statutes (laws that are written by people in government) and applying those ideas to specific facts. Many law students (including me!) will tell you the toughest thing about law school is learning how to write like a lawyer. While it is a different style, those who were good writers to begin have a much easier time than those who did not have those skills.
Good luck!
Gregg
I would recommend writing classes. Especially ones that require you to make an argument. Much of law school is reading and understanding judicial opinions (case law) and statutes (laws that are written by people in government) and applying those ideas to specific facts. Many law students (including me!) will tell you the toughest thing about law school is learning how to write like a lawyer. While it is a different style, those who were good writers to begin have a much easier time than those who did not have those skills.
Good luck!
Gregg