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What is the student community like in law school?

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D. Robert’s Answer

I think that probably varies from school to school but, for the most part, I think there is some "foxhole mentality" that develops and you end up with a pretty close-knit community of people who are willing to share outlines and help each other out. Some students (the "gunners") will be very competitive but my experience was that this group was relatively small and most people realize that there is a benefit to everyone sort of being in it together.
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Brian’s Answer

It's not like much else, to be honest. I attended a private school with a crowd of very well-off students. The atmosphere in law school is very competitive and frankly, attracts folks who have particular mindsets and personalities going into this field. I had some of my worst experiences in law school, but also some of my best. I dug in and found the things I could excel at, and grew into a lawyer with a raft of skills. I also met some of the smartest people of my life, in law school. There were individuals who I met and bonded with, and will never forget. Law school is a graduate program that runs like a foot race, and everyone is trying to score higher in classes; but beyond that, its a community that attracts mindful and compassionate people who truly want to help. There will be a minority of those folks, but they are truly some of the best people you can meet.
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DENNIS’s Answer

Faith:
My collegues are right - it can be competeive, grinding and hard. It can also be exhilarating. Your experience will be what you make it! Yes there are a lot of bloated jerks in law school - but who cares. You just be you and you'll be fine! Remember, the practice of law has a lot of nooks and crannies. Some folks like trials, some research. Some do taxes all day, some deal with tragic family issues. Faith, it will all depend where you want to end up when you get out - and remember - don't go in with a firm idea - law school will change you. Have fun, enjoy the trip.

As to your second question - probably more lawyer friends to help give me advice. No one i knew was a lawyer so I was a fish out of water finding my on way. No regrets - 39 years as a trial lawyer in NYC was a lot if fun!
Good luck!
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sharmela’s Answer

Hi Faith: As some others have already said, the law school environment or setting varies depending on the school itself and the students as well. All schools and people have differences that would affect each student's experience differently. You just have to try to find the school that you feel will be the best fit for you. Do some research about the schools that you are considering. Bear in mind that no matter how much research you do before hand, once you are in law school, you may find that it is not what you expected. If you decide to go to law school, once you get there, it will be an adjustment, just like with anything that is new to us. However, if you keep an open mind and always try to remain true to who you are, you will be able to make the best of the law school experience. I wish you the best of luck.
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Baljit’s Answer

Hi Faith,
Law school students differ everywhere. It's very similar to high school and junior college. Theres probably more competition as the classes require edginess of law students. Strong egos and personalities also play a huge part. Law school isn't for those that are wall flowers and shy. It takes a outspoken individual to graduate law school to a budding career in law.
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